US Bridges

RTE 98 over Marsh Creek Trib

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 2.2MI N JCT Rts 98 + 104 · Structure no. 000000001035760

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,767
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 98 over Marsh Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying RTE 98 over Marsh Creek Trib 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 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 1,767 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,777 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 98
CrossesMarsh Creek Trib
Location2.2MI N JCT Rts 98 + 104
RouteState Highway 98
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.31794, -78.19093
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,767 (2021)
Projected traffic1,777 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$542,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 98 over Marsh Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 98 over Marsh Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 98 over Marsh Creek Trib carry?

About 1,767 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 98 over Marsh Creek Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 98 over Marsh Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.