US Bridges

Rose Road over Bowen Creek

Poor

Genesee County, New York · 2.7 MI SE E.Pembroke · Structure no. 000000003315650

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Road over Bowen Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rose Road over Bowen Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Road
CrossesBowen Creek
Location2.7 MI SE E.Pembroke
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97202, -78.26942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2019)
Projected traffic293 by 2039
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rose Road over Bowen Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Road over Bowen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Road over Bowen Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rose Road over Bowen Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Rose Road over Bowen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.