US Bridges

Eagle Hbr-W Barre over Otter Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 1.3 MI S Eagle Harbor · Structure no. 000000003319330

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
897
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Hbr-W Barre over Otter Creek is a concrete frame carrying Eagle Hbr-W Barre over Otter Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 897 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,256 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEagle Hbr-W Barre
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.3 MI S Eagle Harbor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.23329, -78.25384
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic897 (2017)
Projected traffic1,256 by 2037
Trucks8%
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$525,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Hbr-W Barre over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Hbr-W Barre over Otter 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Eagle Hbr-W Barre over Otter Creek carry?

About 897 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Hbr-W Barre over Otter Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Hbr-W Barre over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.