US Bridges

Union Street over Oatka Creek

Good

Monroe County, New York · 0.5 MI NE of West Chili · Structure no. 000000003317910

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
601
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Street over Oatka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Street over Oatka Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 110 years old, older 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUnion Street
CrossesOatka Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of West Chili
Coordinates43.01013, -77.79169
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2021)
Projected traffic841 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Street over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Union Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Union Street over Oatka Creek carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Union Street over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Union Street over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.