RTE 5 over Oatka Creek
GoodGenesee County, New York · 0.18 MI E of Int 5 & 19 · Structure no. 000000001001740
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,476
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Oatka Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 5 over Oatka Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,476 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Oatka Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Oatka Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Oatka Creek carry?
About 5,476 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Oatka Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Oatka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.