US Bridges

RTE 63 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 1.8MI S JCT Rts 63 + 18 · Structure no. 000000001028850

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,727
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 63 over Johnson Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 63 over Johnson Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 105 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 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 2,727 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,743 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 63
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location1.8MI S JCT Rts 63 + 18
RouteState Highway 63
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.32235, -78.38877
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,727 (2021)
Projected traffic2,743 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 63 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is RTE 63 over Johnson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 63 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 2,727 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 63 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 63 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.