Ford Street over Genesee River
GoodMonroe County, New York · City of Rochester · Structure no. 000000004443800
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 462 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,748
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ford Street over Genesee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford Street over Genesee River in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 127 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,748 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,836 by 2041. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ford Street over Genesee River built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Ford Street over Genesee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Ford Street over Genesee River carry?
About 18,748 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ford Street over Genesee River?
The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Ford Street over Genesee River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.