US Bridges

Eagle Harbor-Water over Otter Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 0.2 MI South of Waterport · Structure no. 000000003318970

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
944
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Harbor-Water over Otter Creek is a concrete frame carrying Eagle Harbor-Water over Otter Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEagle Harbor-Water
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.2 MI South of Waterport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.31467, -78.25127
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic944 (2021)
Projected traffic1,322 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$804,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Harbor-Water over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Harbor-Water over Otter 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Eagle Harbor-Water over Otter Creek carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Harbor-Water over Otter Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Harbor-Water over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.