US Bridges

Baker Road over Marsh Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · .7 Mile Sse of Kent · Structure no. 000000003319120

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over Marsh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Road over Marsh Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBaker Road
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location.7 Mile Sse of Kent
Coordinates43.31833, -78.13355
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2018)
Projected traffic234 by 2038
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$190,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Road over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Road over Marsh 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Road over Marsh Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Baker Road over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Baker Road over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.