US Bridges

Circular Hill RD over Oatka Creek

Fair

Genesee County, New York · 3.1 MI NE of Le Roy · Structure no. 000000003316060

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
613
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circular Hill RD over Oatka Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Circular Hill RD over Oatka Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 613 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2037. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCircular Hill RD
CrossesOatka Creek
Location3.1 MI NE of Le Roy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.01377, -77.95508
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2017)
Projected traffic858 by 2037
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Circular Hill RD over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Circular Hill RD over Oatka 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Circular Hill RD over Oatka Creek carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Circular Hill RD over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Circular Hill RD over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.