US Bridges

Fowlerville Road over Genesee River

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 3.3 MI NE of York · Structure no. 000000003316240

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,333
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowlerville Road over Genesee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fowlerville Road over Genesee River in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,866 by 2038. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFowlerville Road
CrossesGenesee River
Location3.3 MI NE of York
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89183, -77.82143
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2018)
Projected traffic1,866 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fowlerville Road over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fowlerville Road 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 Fowlerville Road over Genesee River carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fowlerville Road over Genesee River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fowlerville Road over Genesee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.