US Bridges

Albion Road over Oak Orchard Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.9 MI NW East Oakfield · Structure no. 000000003315070

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
733
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albion Road over Oak Orchard Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albion Road over Oak Orchard Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbion Road
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
Location1.9 MI NW East Oakfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1079, -78.28246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2020)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albion Road over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albion 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 June 2023.

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

About 733 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Albion Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Albion Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.