US Bridges

Harrison Road over Oak Orchard Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 1.1 MI S of Shelby · Structure no. 000000003319300

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Road over Oak Orchard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison Road over Oak Orchard 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 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrison Road
CrossesOak Orchard Creek
Location1.1 MI S of Shelby
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.17443, -78.3866
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2021)
Projected traffic311 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Road over Oak Orchard Creek built?

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

What condition is Harrison Road over Oak Orchard 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison Road over Oak Orchard Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Road over Oak Orchard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.