US Bridges

Lakeshore Road over Bald Eagle Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 2.1 MI NE of Kendall · Structure no. 000000003319160

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Road over Bald Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeshore Road over Bald Eagle 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLakeshore Road
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
Location2.1 MI NE of Kendall
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.35476, -78.01826
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic155 (2019)
Projected traffic217 by 2039
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$464,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore Road over Bald Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is Lakeshore Road over Bald Eagle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Road over Bald Eagle Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Road over Bald Eagle Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Lakeshore Road over Bald Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.