US Bridges

RTE 36 over Genesee River

Fair

Livingston County, New York · JCT RTE 36 + Genesee R · Structure no. 000000001023670

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,315
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 36 over Genesee River in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 8,315 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,366 by 2041. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 36
CrossesGenesee River
LocationJCT RTE 36 + Genesee R
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates42.73848, -77.88157
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,315 (2021)
Projected traffic8,366 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE 36 over Genesee River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Genesee River carry?

About 8,315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Genesee River?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.