US Bridges

Pike Road over Bowen Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 3.8 MI SE of E. Pembroke · Structure no. 000000003315490

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Road over Bowen Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pike Road over Bowen Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPike Road
CrossesBowen Creek
Location3.8 MI SE of E. Pembroke
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95626, -78.2579
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2021)
Projected traffic342 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$145,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pike Road over Bowen Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Pike Road over Bowen 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pike Road over Bowen Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pike Road over Bowen Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Pike Road over Bowen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.