US Bridges

CR 11 over Marsh Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 2.0 MI S Kent · Structure no. 000000003319380

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
465
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 over Marsh Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 11 over Marsh Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 years old, older 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 11
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location2.0 MI S Kent
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30141, -78.13553
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2021)
Projected traffic651 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$458,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 11 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 11 over Marsh 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 CR 11 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 11 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.