Bates Road over Oak Orchard River
FairOrleans County, New York · 1.1 MI E of Ridgeway · Structure no. 000000003318930
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 866
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bates Road over Oak Orchard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bates Road over Oak Orchard River in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 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 6 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bates Road over Oak Orchard River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Bates Road over Oak Orchard River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Bates Road over Oak Orchard River carry?
About 866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bates Road over Oak Orchard River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bates Road over Oak Orchard River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.