Jerico Road over Black Creek
PoorGenesee County, New York · 1.7 MI SW of East Bethany · Structure no. 000000003316000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jerico Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jerico Road over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 76 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerico Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Jerico 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Jerico Road over Black Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Jerico Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Jerico Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.