Rte 244 over Genesee River
Allegany County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte 244 over Genesee River in Allegany County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,403 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 223 of the 403 inventoried bridges in Allegany County rated fair (55.3%); 27 (6.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 259 ft |
| Location | Jct Rte 244 & Genesee Riv |
| NBI structure number | 000000001042860 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Allegany County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 417 over Crowner Brook | 2007 | 11,348 | Good |
| Rte 417 over Genesee River | 1988 | 11,348 | Fair |
| Rte 19 over Dyke Creek | 1975 | 7,848 | Fair |
| County Road 20 over N Br Van Campen C | 2010 | 7,246 | Good |
| Rte 19 over Vandermark Creek | 1996 | 6,706 | Fair |
| Rte 21 over Karr Valley Creek | 1990 | 6,130 | Fair |
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