RTE 18 over Marsh Creek East
PoorOrleans County, New York · 3.2MI E JCT Rts 18 + 98 · Structure no. 000000001014750
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,337
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 18 over Marsh Creek East is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 18 over Marsh Creek East in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.
It carries about 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,394 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 18 over Marsh Creek East built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 18 over Marsh Creek East 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 18 over Marsh Creek East carry?
About 1,337 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 18 over Marsh Creek East?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 18 over Marsh Creek East?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.