US Bridges

Egl Hbr-Waterport over Otter Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 1.3 MI S Waterport · Structure no. 000000003319400

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
944
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egl Hbr-Waterport over Otter Creek is a concrete frame carrying Egl Hbr-Waterport 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEgl Hbr-Waterport
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.3 MI S Waterport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.29807, -78.25138
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic944 (2021)
Projected traffic1,322 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$463,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Egl Hbr-Waterport over Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is Egl Hbr-Waterport 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Egl Hbr-Waterport over Otter Creek carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Egl Hbr-Waterport over Otter Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Egl Hbr-Waterport over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.