US Bridges

Horan Road over Oak Orchard Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · .4 Mile East of Ridgeway · Structure no. 000000003318880

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
419
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horan Road over Oak Orchard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horan Road over Oak Orchard Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 419 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoran Road
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
Location.4 Mile East of Ridgeway
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26421, -78.38615
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2018)
Projected traffic587 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$812,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horan Road over Oak Orchard Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horan Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Horan Road over Oak Orchard Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Horan Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Horan Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.