US Bridges

RTE 104 over Genesee River Bridge Vi

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT RTE 104 + Genesee R · Structure no. 000000001014830

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
972 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
75,672
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Genesee River Bridge Vi is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 104 over Genesee River Bridge Vi in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 75,672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,933 by 2041. The structure is 972 ft (296.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 104
CrossesGenesee River Bridge Vi
LocationJCT RTE 104 + Genesee R
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates43.19249, -77.62015
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length972 ft (296.3 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,672 (2019)
Projected traffic78,933 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$81.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Genesee River Bridge Vi built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is RTE 104 over Genesee River Bridge Vi 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 RTE 104 over Genesee River Bridge Vi carry?

About 75,672 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over Genesee River Bridge Vi?

The structure is 972 ft (296.3 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over Genesee River Bridge Vi?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.