Sweetland Road over Black Creek
PoorGenesee County, New York · 1.3 MI South of Stafford · Structure no. 000000003315950
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweetland Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sweetland Road over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweetland Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweetland Road over Black 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sweetland Road over Black Creek carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sweetland Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sweetland Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.