US Bridges

RTE 104 over Oak Orchard Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · JCT RTS104+OAK Orchard Ck · Structure no. 000000001036420

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,669
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Oak Orchard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 104 over Oak Orchard Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,669 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,694 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 104
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
LocationJCT RTS104+OAK Orchard Ck
RouteState Highway 104
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27468, -78.32904
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,669 (2020)
Projected traffic2,694 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 104 over Oak Orchard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over Oak Orchard Creek carry?

About 2,669 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.