RTE 18 over Oak Orchard Creek
PoorPosted for loadOrleans County, New York · JCT RTE18+0AK Orchard Ck · Structure no. 000000001014720
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 326 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,418
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 18 over Oak Orchard Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 18 over Oak Orchard Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,418 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,426 by 2041. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 18 over Oak Orchard Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is RTE 18 over Oak Orchard 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 18 over Oak Orchard Creek carry?
About 1,418 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 18 over Oak Orchard Creek?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 18 over Oak Orchard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.