US Bridges

Kent Road over Marsh Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 1.3 MI N Kent · Structure no. 000000003319050

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kent Road over Marsh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kent Road over Marsh Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKent Road
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location1.3 MI N Kent
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.34768, -78.13549
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2020)
Projected traffic444 by 2040
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$661,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kent Road over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kent Road over Marsh Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kent Road over Marsh Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kent Road over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kent Road over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.