US Bridges

Covington Road over Genesee & Wyoming

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 0.5 MI N of Leicester · Structure no. 000000003316310

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
418
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covington Road over Genesee & Wyoming is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Covington Road over Genesee & Wyoming in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCovington Road
CrossesGenesee & Wyoming
Location0.5 MI N of Leicester
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77845, -77.90088
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2020)
Projected traffic585 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$662,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Covington Road over Genesee & Wyoming built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covington Road over Genesee & Wyoming 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Covington Road over Genesee & Wyoming carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Covington Road over Genesee & Wyoming?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Covington Road over Genesee & Wyoming?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.