US Bridges

Torrey Road over Black Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 2.7 MI N of East Bethany · Structure no. 000000003315960

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torrey Road over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying Torrey 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 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTorrey Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location2.7 MI N of East Bethany
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95237, -78.08751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2021)
Projected traffic67 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$203,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Torrey Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Torrey Road over Black 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Torrey Road over Black Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Torrey Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Torrey Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.