US Bridges

RTE 262 over Oak Orch Crk Trib

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 262 & 63 · Structure no. 000000001043710

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 262 over Oak Orch Crk Trib is a concrete frame carrying RTE 262 over Oak Orch Crk Trib in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,619 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 262
CrossesOak Orch Crk Trib
Location1.5 MI E JCT Rts 262 & 63
RouteState Highway 262
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06606, -78.24251
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2021)
Projected traffic1,619 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$447,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 262 over Oak Orch Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 262 over Oak Orch Crk Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 262 over Oak Orch Crk Trib carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 262 over Oak Orch Crk Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 262 over Oak Orch Crk Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.