US Bridges

RTE 98 over Oak Orchard Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · JCT SH98 & Oak Orchard Ck · Structure no. 000000001035740

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,797
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Oak Orchard Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 98 over Oak Orchard Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,797 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,820 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 98
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
LocationJCT SH98 & Oak Orchard Ck
RouteState Highway 98
Coordinates43.12456, -78.19307
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,797 (2021)
Projected traffic3,820 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$925,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 98 over Oak Orchard 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 98 over Oak Orchard Creek carry?

About 3,797 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.