US Bridges

RTE 5 over Genesee River

Good

Livingston County, New York · 0.5MI NW NY5+US20 +NY39 · Structure no. 000000001001800

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,054
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Genesee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Genesee River in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,054 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,111 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 5
CrossesGenesee River
Location0.5MI NW NY5+US20 +NY39
RouteU.S. Route 5
Coordinates42.9179, -77.75726
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span213 ft (65 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,054 (2020)
Projected traffic6,111 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Genesee River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Genesee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Genesee River carry?

About 6,054 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Genesee River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (65 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.