US Bridges

RTE 262 over Oak Orchard Creek

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, New York · JCT RTE262+OAK Orchard Ck · Structure no. 000000001043720

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,715
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 262 over Oak Orchard Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 262 over Oak Orchard Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,715 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,401 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesRTE 262
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
LocationJCT RTE262+OAK Orchard Ck
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates43.06695, -78.18673
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,715 (2019)
Projected traffic2,401 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$899,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 262 over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 262 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 262 over Oak Orchard Creek carry?

About 1,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 262 over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 262 over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.