US Bridges

Portage Road over Fish Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 2.2 MI SW Oak Orchard · Structure no. 000000003318910

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portage Road over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Portage Road over Fish Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPortage Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location2.2 MI SW Oak Orchard
Coordinates43.24502, -78.35284
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic248 by 2041
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$372,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Portage Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portage Road over Fish 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 2024.

How much traffic does Portage Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Portage Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Portage Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.