US Bridges

RTE 253 over Genesee River

Fair

Monroe County, New York · Rt 253 over Genesee River · Structure no. 000000001043440

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,079
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 253 over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 253 over Genesee River in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 5,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,169 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 253
CrossesGenesee River
LocationRt 253 over Genesee River
RouteState Highway 253
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02964, -77.72324
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,079 (2020)
Projected traffic6,169 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 253 over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 253 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 253 over Genesee River carry?

About 5,079 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 253 over Genesee River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 253 over Genesee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.