Cole Road over Oatka Creek
PoorGenesee County, New York · 2.3 MI SW of Leroy · Structure no. 000000003316130
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 497
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cole Road over Oatka Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Cole Road over Oatka Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 497 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cole Road over Oatka Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Cole 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Cole Road over Oatka Creek carry?
About 497 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cole Road over Oatka Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Cole Road over Oatka Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.