Junction Road over Oatka Creek
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, New York · 3.0 MI E E.Bethany · Structure no. 000000003316040
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 264
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Junction Road over Oatka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Junction Road over Oatka Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 264 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Junction Road over Oatka Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Junction Road over Oatka Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Junction Road over Oatka Creek carry?
About 264 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Junction Road over Oatka Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Junction Road over Oatka Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.