US Bridges

Driving Park Ave over Pedestrian Pathway Gene

Fair

Monroe County, New York · City of Rochester · Structure no. 000000002211310

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
708 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,380
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driving Park Ave over Pedestrian Pathway Gene is a steel arch - deck carrying Driving Park Ave over Pedestrian Pathway Gene in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15,380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,683 by 2041. The structure is 708 ft (215.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDriving Park Ave
CrossesPedestrian Pathway Gene
LocationCity of Rochester
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.18105, -77.62777
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length708 ft (215.8 m)
Longest span436 ft (132.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,380 (2019)
Projected traffic18,683 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$36.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Driving Park Ave over Pedestrian Pathway Gene built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driving Park Ave over Pedestrian Pathway Gene 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 Driving Park Ave over Pedestrian Pathway Gene carry?

About 15,380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Driving Park Ave over Pedestrian Pathway Gene?

The structure is 708 ft (215.8 m) long with a longest span of 436 ft (132.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Driving Park Ave over Pedestrian Pathway Gene?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.