Genesee County Bridge Report Card
Genesee County scores 43 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Genesee County, New York
Genesee County has 163 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 23 rated poor and 21 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.1% is above the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 46,063 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Genesee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 43/100 (F). The county has 163 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 23 in poor condition and 21 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 46,063 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 14.1% | 28.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 8.0% of measured traffic | 6.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 12.9% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 56 years vs 48 nationally | 3.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 578,881 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 14.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 12.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 56 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 46,063 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Genesee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE 19 over Black CR Overflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,816 | 1927 |
| Telephone Road over Trib Tonawanda CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 848 | 1936 |
| Creek Road over Lit Tonawanda Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 789 | 1933 |
| Junction Road over Oatka Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 264 | 1970 |
| Silver Road over Little Tonawanda | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 244 | 1952 |
| RTE 33 over Tonawanda Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,246 | 1952 |
| RTE 5 over Csx Trans/amtrak | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,534 | 1955 |
| RTE 77 over Whitney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,034 | 1913 |
| RTE 5 over Murder Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,796 | 1910 |
| RTE 63 over Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,998 | 1932 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.