US Bridges

Oak Orchard Road over Oak Orchard Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 1.4 MI N Elba · Structure no. 000000003315140

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Orchard Road over Oak Orchard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Orchard Road over Oak Orchard Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 58 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Orchard Road
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
Location1.4 MI N Elba
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10038, -78.18494
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic770 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Orchard Road over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Oak Orchard 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 2024.

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

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Oak Orchard Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Orchard Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.