US Bridges

Genesee Road over Cattaraugus Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 0.3 MI W Arcade Center · Structure no. 000000003319470

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
561
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Road over Cattaraugus Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Genesee Road over Cattaraugus Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGenesee Road
CrossesCattaraugus Creek
Location0.3 MI W Arcade Center
Coordinates42.55228, -78.39464
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2018)
Projected traffic785 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Genesee Road over Cattaraugus Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Road over Cattaraugus 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Genesee Road over Cattaraugus Creek carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Road over Cattaraugus Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee Road over Cattaraugus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.