US Bridges

County Park Road over Black Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 9.0 MI SE of Batavia · Structure no. 000000003366970

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Park Road over Black Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Park Road over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Park Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location9.0 MI SE of Batavia
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87406, -78.17326
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2017)
Projected traffic67 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$331,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Park Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Park 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Park Road over Black Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Park Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Park Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.