US Bridges

Little Canada RD over Black Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.1 MI N of E. Bethany · Structure no. 000000003315970

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Canada RD over Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Little Canada RD over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLittle Canada RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.1 MI N of E. Bethany
Coordinates42.94518, -78.09673
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2017)
Projected traffic182 by 2037
Trucks7%
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$330,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Canada RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Canada RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Little Canada RD over Black Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Little Canada RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Little Canada RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.