US Bridges

Eagle Harbor Water over Otter Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 0.8 MI N Eagle Harbor · Structure no. 000000003319370

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,194
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Harbor Water over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eagle Harbor Water over Otter Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,194 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,672 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEagle Harbor Water
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.8 MI N Eagle Harbor
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26365, -78.25266
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,194 (2021)
Projected traffic1,672 by 2041
Trucks12%
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$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Harbor Water over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Harbor Water 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Eagle Harbor Water over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Harbor Water over Otter Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Eagle Harbor Water over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.