US Bridges

Main Street over Genesee River

Fair

Monroe County, New York · City of Rochester · Structure no. 000000002211270

Built
1865
160 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
211 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,665
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Genesee River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Main Street over Genesee River in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 160 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 10,665 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,715 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesGenesee River
LocationCity of Rochester
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.15611, -77.61082
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,665 (2019)
Projected traffic10,715 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$18.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Main Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Genesee River carry?

About 10,665 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Genesee River?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Genesee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.