US Bridges

N Genesee Street over Shequaga Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · In Montour Falls · Structure no. 000000002090830

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,723
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

N Genesee Street over Shequaga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Genesee Street over Shequaga Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 1,723 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN Genesee Street
CrossesShequaga Creek
LocationIn Montour Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.34604, -76.85099
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2020)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Genesee Street over Shequaga Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Genesee Street over Shequaga Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does N Genesee Street over Shequaga Creek carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Genesee Street over Shequaga Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns N Genesee Street over Shequaga Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.