US Bridges

Paul Road over Black Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1 MI NW of East Bethany · Structure no. 000000003315980

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paul Road over Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying Paul Road over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 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 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPaul Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1 MI NW of East Bethany
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93352, -78.11441
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2021)
Projected traffic237 by 2041
Trucks19%
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$601,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paul Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Paul 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Paul Road over Black Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Paul Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Paul Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.