US Bridges

Dodgeson Road over Bowen Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 3.0 MI NW Alexander · Structure no. 000000003315530

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodgeson Road over Bowen Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dodgeson Road over Bowen Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 603 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 844 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDodgeson Road
CrossesBowen Creek
Location3.0 MI NW Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93701, -78.28769
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2020)
Projected traffic844 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$508,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodgeson Road over Bowen Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Dodgeson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Dodgeson Road over Bowen Creek carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dodgeson Road over Bowen Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dodgeson Road over Bowen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.