US Bridges

County Road 7 over Oatka Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · In Wyoming · Structure no. 000000003319950

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
631
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Oatka Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 7 over Oatka Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesOatka Creek
LocationIn Wyoming
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82224, -78.08139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2021)
Projected traffic883 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Oatka 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 County Road 7 over Oatka Creek carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.