Cole Road over Black Creek
Genesee County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Cole Road over Black Creek in Genesee County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 113 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 103 of the 163 inventoried bridges in Genesee County rated fair (63.2%); 23 (14.1%) 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 March 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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 42 ft |
| Location | 1.0 Mi NE Byron |
| NBI structure number | 000000003315190 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Genesee County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte I90 over Rte 5 | 1954 | 40,540 | Fair |
| Rte I90 over Murder Creek | 1954 | 40,540 | Fair |
| Rte I90 over 90IX WB on Ramp Exit 48A | 1954 | 40,540 | Fair |
| Rte I90 over Batavia Byron Rd | 1954 | 36,262 | Fair |
| Rte I90 over CR 4 | 1954 | 20,270 | Fair |
| Rte I90 over CR 4 | 1954 | 19,953 | Fair |
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