Elmwood Avenue over Genesee River
FairMonroe County, New York · JCT RTE 47+GEN R Roch · Structure no. 000000004025890
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 444 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,560
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elmwood Avenue over Genesee River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Elmwood Avenue over Genesee River in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 91 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 17,560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,642 by 2041. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elmwood Avenue over Genesee River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Elmwood Avenue 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Elmwood Avenue over Genesee River carry?
About 17,560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Elmwood Avenue over Genesee River?
The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Elmwood Avenue over Genesee River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.