US Bridges

East Scott Road over Fish Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 1.8 MI SE Ridgeway · Structure no. 000000003318920

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Scott Road over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Scott Road over Fish Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEast Scott Road
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.8 MI SE Ridgeway
Coordinates43.25889, -78.35902
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2017)
Projected traffic176 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$508,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Scott Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Scott 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Scott Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Scott Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Scott Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.