US Bridges

RTE 63 over Oatka Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT RTE 63 + Oatka Ck · Structure no. 000000001028740

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,299
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 63 over Oatka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 63 over Oatka Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,299 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,368 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 63
CrossesOatka Creek
LocationJCT RTE 63 + Oatka Ck
RouteState Highway 63
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.88085, -78.02918
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,299 (2020)
Projected traffic7,368 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 63 over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 63 over Oatka Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 63 over Oatka Creek carry?

About 7,299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE 63 over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 63 over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.