US Bridges

Keeney Road over Oatka Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 1.7 MI S Warsaw · Structure no. 000000003320270

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
297
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keeney Road over Oatka Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keeney Road over Oatka Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 years old, older 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKeeney Road
CrossesOatka Creek
Location1.7 MI S Warsaw
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71544, -78.12808
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2040
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$745,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keeney Road over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Keeney Road over Oatka 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Keeney Road over Oatka Creek carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Keeney Road over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Keeney Road over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.