US Bridges

Dry Bridge Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Poor

Genesee County, New York · 2.5 Miles SE of Alexander · Structure no. 000000007315830

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2017 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Dry Bridge Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Dry Bridge Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2037. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Bridge Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2.5 Miles SE of Alexander
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.884, -78.21506
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2017)
Projected traffic295 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Bridge Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Bridge Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Bridge Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dry Bridge Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Bridge Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.