US Bridges

RTE 251 over Genesee River

Good

Monroe County, New York · 3.2 MI W JCT Rts 251 & 15 · Structure no. 000000001043390

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,251
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 251 over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 251 over Genesee River in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,251 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,271 by 2041. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 251
CrossesGenesee River
Location3.2 MI W JCT Rts 251 & 15
RouteState Highway 251
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00493, -77.73073
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,251 (2021)
Projected traffic3,271 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 251 over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 251 over Genesee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 251 over Genesee River carry?

About 3,251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 251 over Genesee River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 251 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.