US Bridges

East Kent Road over Marsh Creek

Good

Orleans County, New York · .4 Mile SE of Kent · Structure no. 000000003361970

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Kent Road over Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying East Kent Road over Marsh Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Kent Road
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location.4 Mile SE of Kent
Coordinates43.32613, -78.13018
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2021)
Projected traffic95 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$146,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Kent Road over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Kent Road over Marsh 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Kent Road over Marsh Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Kent Road over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns East Kent Road over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.