US Bridges

Woodchuck Alley over Bald Eagle Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 1.3 Mi. North of Kendall · Structure no. 000000003319150

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodchuck Alley over Bald Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodchuck Alley over Bald Eagle Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWoodchuck Alley
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
Location1.3 Mi. North of Kendall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.34562, -78.03628
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2021)
Projected traffic97 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$231,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodchuck Alley over Bald Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodchuck Alley over Bald Eagle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Woodchuck Alley over Bald Eagle Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Woodchuck Alley over Bald Eagle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Woodchuck Alley over Bald Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.