US Bridges

Transit Road over White Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.2 MI E of E.Bethany · Structure no. 000000003316010

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
688
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Transit Road over White Creek is a steel culvert carrying Transit Road over White Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 688 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTransit Road
CrossesWhite Creek
Location1.2 MI E of E.Bethany
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93311, -78.07417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2021)
Projected traffic963 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$180,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Transit Road over White Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Transit Road over White 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Transit Road over White Creek carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Transit Road over White Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Transit Road over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.