US Bridges

Court Street over Genesee River Old Subwa

Fair

Monroe County, New York · City of Rochester · Structure no. 000000002211250

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
516 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,936
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court Street over Genesee River Old Subwa is a masonry arch - deck carrying Court Street over Genesee River Old Subwa in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 132 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 4,936 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,996 by 2041. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCourt Street
CrossesGenesee River Old Subwa
LocationCity of Rochester
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.15354, -77.60852
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,936 (2018)
Projected traffic5,996 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$28.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Court Street over Genesee River Old Subwa built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Court Street over Genesee River Old Subwa 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 Court Street over Genesee River Old Subwa carry?

About 4,936 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Court Street over Genesee River Old Subwa?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Court Street over Genesee River Old Subwa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.