US Bridges

South Genesee RD over Catharine Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 1.3 MI S of Montour Falls · Structure no. 000000002254310

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
533
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Genesee RD over Catharine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Genesee RD over Catharine Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 533 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouth Genesee RD
CrossesCatharine Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Montour Falls
Coordinates42.32822, -76.84401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2018)
Projected traffic746 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Genesee RD over Catharine Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Genesee RD over Catharine Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does South Genesee RD over Catharine Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is South Genesee RD over Catharine Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns South Genesee RD over Catharine Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.