US Bridges

West Sweden Road over Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, New York · 3.7 Miles NW of Bergen · Structure no. 000000003315340

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,041
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Sweden Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Sweden Road over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 73 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Sweden Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location3.7 Miles NW of Bergen
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10637, -77.98689
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2021)
Projected traffic1,457 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Sweden Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is West Sweden Road over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does West Sweden Road over Black Creek carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Sweden Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns West Sweden Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.