US Bridges

Attica Road over Tunnery Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 2.9 MI SW Alexander · Structure no. 000000003315600

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
748
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Attica Road over Tunnery Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Attica Road over Tunnery Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAttica Road
CrossesTunnery Creek
Location2.9 MI SW Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87176, -78.29597
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2020)
Projected traffic768 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$793,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Attica Road over Tunnery Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Attica Road over Tunnery 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Attica Road over Tunnery Creek carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Attica Road over Tunnery Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Attica Road over Tunnery Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.