US Bridges

Mc Lernon Road over Black Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.1 Miles SW of Bethany · Structure no. 000000003315990

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Lernon Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mc Lernon Road over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 75 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Lernon Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.1 Miles SW of Bethany
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92465, -78.11783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2021)
Projected traffic272 by 2041
Trucks41%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$737,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mc Lernon Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Mc Lernon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mc Lernon Road over Black Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Mc Lernon Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Lernon Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.