US Bridges

Ford Street over Marsh Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · .1 Mile Southeast of Kent · Structure no. 000000003319130

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Street over Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ford Street over Marsh Creek 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 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFord Street
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location.1 Mile Southeast of Kent
Coordinates43.32788, -78.13355
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$139,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ford Street over Marsh Creek built?

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

What condition is Ford Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ford Street over Marsh Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ford Street over Marsh Creek?

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

Who owns Ford Street over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.