US Bridges

Whiskey Bridge over Genesee River

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 0.9 MI S Portageville · Structure no. 000000003319860

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Bridge over Genesee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whiskey Bridge over Genesee River in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWhiskey Bridge
CrossesGenesee River
Location0.9 MI S Portageville
Coordinates42.55834, -78.0475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiskey Bridge over Genesee River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Whiskey Bridge 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Whiskey Bridge over Genesee River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Whiskey Bridge over Genesee River?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Bridge over Genesee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.