US Bridges

East Shelby Road over Trib Oak Orchard

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 3.4 MI NE Wheatville · Structure no. 000000003315060

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Shelby Road over Trib Oak Orchard is a wood or timber slab carrying East Shelby Road over Trib Oak Orchard in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Shelby Road
CrossesTrib Oak Orchard
Location3.4 MI NE Wheatville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.1297, -78.29763
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2021)
Projected traffic473 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$789,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Shelby Road over Trib Oak Orchard built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Shelby Road over Trib Oak Orchard 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does East Shelby Road over Trib Oak Orchard carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Shelby Road over Trib Oak Orchard?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns East Shelby Road over Trib Oak Orchard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.