Court Street Bridge

The Court Street Bridge is a stone arch bridge spanning the Genesee River in Rochester with a series of shallow arches supporting its span across the water. The structure carries both vehicular and pedestrian traffic between different areas of the city.

The bridge was designed in 1893 by engineer J.Y. McClintock as part of Rochester's expanding infrastructure during the industrial period. It gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 for its engineering approach.

The bridge serves as a visual reminder of Rochester's connection between its riverside neighborhoods and the communities that depended on crossing the Genesee River. Walking across it today, visitors experience how a public structure shaped the movement and daily patterns of the city.

The bridge is open to pedestrians and vehicles year-round as an active crossing over the river. Visitors walking across should expect some traffic and can stop along the sides to take in views of the water and surrounding areas.

Each of the stone arches on the bridge has a different height, giving the structure a distinctive appearance as you walk across. This variation in arch heights reflects the engineering challenge of creating a stable crossing at this particular location.

Location: Rochester

Inception: 1893

GPS coordinates: 43.15333,-77.60944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42