US Bridges

RTE 63 over Oak Orchard Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 3.0 MI S JCT Rts 63 + 31A · Structure no. 000000001028830

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,288
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 63 over Oak Orchard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 63 over Oak Orchard Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,288 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,328 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesRTE 63
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
Location3.0 MI S JCT Rts 63 + 31A
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates43.16629, -78.39038
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,288 (2020)
Projected traffic4,328 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 63 over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 63 over Oak Orchard 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 63 over Oak Orchard Creek carry?

About 4,288 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 63 over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 63 over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.