US Bridges

RTE 251 over Oatka Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 2 MI S JCT SH 383 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001043380

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,251
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 251 over Oatka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 251 over Oatka Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,251 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,949 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 251
CrossesOatka Creek
Location2 MI S JCT SH 383 & I90
RouteState Highway 251
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01918, -77.74818
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,251 (2021)
Projected traffic3,949 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 251 over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 251 over Oatka Creek 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 RTE 251 over Oatka Creek carry?

About 3,251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 251 over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 251 over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.