US Bridges

RTE 237 over Bald Eagle Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · 2.2 MI N of Kendall · Structure no. 000000003358760

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
652
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 237 over Bald Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 237 over Bald Eagle Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 652 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 237
CrossesBald Eagle Creek
Location2.2 MI N of Kendall
RouteCounty Highway 237
Coordinates43.34668, -78.03602
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2021)
Projected traffic913 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 237 over Bald Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 237 over Bald Eagle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 237 over Bald Eagle Creek carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 237 over Bald Eagle Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns RTE 237 over Bald Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.