US Bridges

RTE 436 over Genesee River

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, New York · JCT RTE 436 + Genesee R · Structure no. 000000001062450

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
417 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,705
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 436 over Genesee River is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 436 over Genesee River in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 2,705 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,721 by 2041. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 436
CrossesGenesee River
LocationJCT RTE 436 + Genesee R
RouteState Highway 436
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.57124, -78.04055
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,705 (2018)
Projected traffic2,721 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 436 over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 436 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 436 over Genesee River carry?

About 2,705 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 436 over Genesee River?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 436 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.