US Bridges

Andrews Street over Genesee River

Poor

Monroe County, New York · Downtown Rochester · Structure no. 000000002211280

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
281 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,677
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews Street over Genesee River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Andrews Street over Genesee River in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 133 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,677 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,896 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAndrews Street
CrossesGenesee River
LocationDowntown Rochester
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.15895, -77.61246
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,677 (2018)
Projected traffic6,896 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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$14.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrews Street over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Andrews Street over Genesee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Andrews Street over Genesee River carry?

About 5,677 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Street over Genesee River?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews Street over Genesee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.