US Bridges

West Court Street over Oatka Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · At Village of Warsaw · Structure no. 000000003320280

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,607
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Court Street over Oatka Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Court Street over Oatka Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest Court Street
CrossesOatka Creek
LocationAt Village of Warsaw
Coordinates42.74276, -78.13749
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,607 (2021)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Court Street over Oatka Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Court Street 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 West Court Street over Oatka Creek carry?

About 1,607 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Court Street over Oatka Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns West Court Street over Oatka Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.