US Bridges

Lakeshore Road over Unnamed Creek

Poor

Orleans County, New York · 2.7 MI Nnw Ashwood · Structure no. 000000003362000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete frame carrying Lakeshore Road over Unnamed Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLakeshore Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location2.7 MI Nnw Ashwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.36604, -78.32302
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2021)
Projected traffic185 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$540,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Road over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.