Rte 253 over Genesee River
Monroe County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte 253 over Genesee River in Monroe County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,079 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 356 of the 616 inventoried bridges in Monroe County rated fair (57.8%); 90 (14.6%) 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 September 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 | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 253 ft |
| Location | Rt 253 over Genesee River |
| NBI structure number | 000000001043440 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 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 Monroe County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 390 over 490490i43021178 390I SB | 2021 | 104,009 | Good |
| Rte 390 over Ramp SW to I490 WB 4904 | 2020 | 104,009 | Good |
| Rte 390 over Ramp NW to I390 NB | 2020 | 104,009 | Good |
| Rte I490 over Allen Creek | 1900 | 101,500 | Fair |
| Rte I490 over Ramp From I490 EB Ramp | 1974 | 98,014 | Fair |
| Rte 590 over Rte 286 | 1960 | 97,989 | Poor |
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