US Bridges

East Kent Road over Marsh Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 0.8MI N.N.E. Kent · Structure no. 000000003361980

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 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 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Kent Road
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.8MI N.N.E. Kent
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.33949, -78.13031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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$154,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Kent Road over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Kent Road 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 September 2024.

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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns East Kent Road over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.