US Bridges

Upton Road over Bowen Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · 1.8 MI SE E.Pembroke · Structure no. 000000003315640

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upton Road over Bowen Creek is a concrete frame carrying Upton Road over Bowen Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUpton Road
CrossesBowen Creek
Location1.8 MI SE E.Pembroke
Coordinates42.98233, -78.27987
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2017)
Projected traffic256 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$840,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upton Road over Bowen Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upton Road over Bowen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Upton Road over Bowen Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Upton Road over Bowen Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Upton Road over Bowen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.