US Bridges

Knowlesville Road over Oak Orchard Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.9 MI NE Wheatville · Structure no. 000000003315050

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knowlesville Road over Oak Orchard Creek is a concrete frame carrying Knowlesville Road over Oak Orchard Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKnowlesville Road
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
Location1.9 MI NE Wheatville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12064, -78.32484
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2020)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2040
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knowlesville Road over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knowlesville Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Knowlesville Road over Oak Orchard Creek carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Knowlesville Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Knowlesville Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.