US Bridges

Morrison Road over Marsh Creek

Fair

Orleans County, New York · 0.25 Mi. North of RTE 18 · Structure no. 000000003367060

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrison Road over Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Morrison Road over Marsh Creek in Orleans County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMorrison Road
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.25 Mi. North of RTE 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.36237, -78.33922
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic168 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$234,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morrison Road over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrison 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Morrison Road over Marsh Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Morrison Road over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Morrison Road over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.