US Bridges

Bowerman Road over Oatka Creek

Fair

Monroe County, New York · 1 MI SW of Scottsville · Structure no. 000000003359090

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
444
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowerman Road over Oatka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowerman Road over Oatka Creek in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 77 years old, older 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 6 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBowerman Road
CrossesOatka Creek
Location1 MI SW of Scottsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00935, -77.76553
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2021)
Projected traffic622 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowerman Road over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Bowerman Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bowerman Road over Oatka Creek carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bowerman Road over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bowerman Road over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.