US Bridges

Knowlesville Road over Trib Oak Orchard

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 1.1 MI East Oak Orchard · Structure no. 000000003318940

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
847
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knowlesville Road over Trib Oak Orchard is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Knowlesville Road over Trib Oak Orchard in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 847 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,186 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKnowlesville Road
CrossesTrib Oak Orchard
Location1.1 MI East Oak Orchard
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27441, -78.3109
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2021)
Projected traffic1,186 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$263,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knowlesville Road over Trib Oak Orchard built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knowlesville Road over Trib Oak Orchard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Knowlesville Road over Trib Oak Orchard carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Knowlesville Road over Trib Oak Orchard?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Knowlesville Road over Trib Oak Orchard?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.