US Bridges

North Byron Road over Trib Oak Orchard

Good

Genesee County, New York · 1.5 Miles North of Elba · Structure no. 000000003366390

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Byron Road over Trib Oak Orchard is a concrete continuous culvert carrying North Byron Road over Trib Oak Orchard 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 888 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Byron Road
CrossesTrib Oak Orchard
Location1.5 Miles North of Elba
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.09953, -78.18796
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2020)
Projected traffic1,243 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$286,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Byron Road over Trib Oak Orchard built?

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

What condition is North Byron Road over Trib Oak Orchard in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does North Byron Road over Trib Oak Orchard carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Byron Road over Trib Oak Orchard?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns North Byron Road over Trib Oak Orchard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.