US Bridges

W.County House RD over Otter Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 7.4 MI S.Eagle Habor · Structure no. 000000003366350

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.County House RD over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying W.County House RD over Otter 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 6 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW.County House RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location7.4 MI S.Eagle Habor
Coordinates43.21869, -78.25094
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (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 traffic978 (2021)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$197,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.County House RD over Otter Creek built?

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

What condition is W.County House RD over Otter 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 W.County House RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is W.County House RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W.County House RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.