Bridge conditions in Orleans County, New York
138 inventoried bridges · 23 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 138 Orleans County bridges in the federal inventory, 23 carry a poor rating. That 16.7% share is roughly 2x the national average.
- 23 of the 138 bridges in Orleans County, New York, are rated in poor condition (16.7%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 46 bridges (33.3%) are rated good and 69 (50.0%) fair.
- The median Orleans County bridge was built in 1971.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Rte 31 over Jeddo Creek (built 1946), carrying about 6,277 vehicles a day.
Good 33.3% · Fair 50.0% · Poor 16.7% of 138 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 31 over Jeddo Creek | 1946 | 6,277 | Poor |
| Rte 98 over Erie Canal | 1914 | 4,319 | Poor |
| Rte 18 over Oak Orchard Creek | 1936 | 1,418 | Poor |
| Rte 18 over Marsh Creek East | 1932 | 1,337 | Poor |
| Brown Street over Erie Canal Heritage Trai | 1912 | 1,219 | Poor |
| Rte 279 over Beardsley Creek | 1929 | 815 | Poor |
| Butts Road over Canal Trailway ERIE CAN | 1912 | 721 | Poor |
| East Ave Gulf Rd over Erie Canal | 1911 | 519 | Poor |
| Kent Road over Marsh Creek | 1924 | 351 | Poor |
| Rte 947A over Point Breeze Road Oak O | 1971 | 317 | Poor |
| Rte 947A over Point Breeze Road Oak O | 1971 | 317 | Poor |
| Groth Road over E Br Sandy Creek | 1934 | 317 | Poor |
| Presbyterian Road over Erie Canal Bike Path ER | 1909 | 217 | Poor |
| Groth Road over Erie Canalway Trail ERI | 1911 | 136 | Poor |
| Lakeshore Road over Unnamed Creek | 1930 | 132 | Poor |
| County Line Road over Jeddo Creek | 1960 | 91 | Poor |
| Allens Bridge Rd over Erie Canal Trail ERIE C | 1909 | 89 | Poor |
| East Kent Road over Marsh Creek | 1981 | 73 | Poor |
| Hindsburg Road over Erie Canal Trailway ERI | 1911 | 63 | Poor |
| Beals Road over Erie Canal Heritage Trai | 1909 | 63 | Poor |
| Lattins Farm Drve over Erie Canalway Trail ERI | 1911 | 55 | Poor |
| Hindsburg Road over W Br Sandy Creek | 1900 | 28 | Poor |
| 237 237 45021023 over East Branch Sandy Creek | 1958 | – | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 31 over Jeddo Creek | 1946 | 6,277 | Poor |
| Rte 63 over Erie Canal | 1914 | 5,298 | Fair |
| Rte 31A over Oak Orchard Creek | 1946 | 4,737 | Fair |
| Rte 98 over Erie Canal | 1914 | 4,319 | Poor |
| Rte 63 over Oak Orchard Creek | 1992 | 4,288 | Fair |
| Rte 63 over Oak Orchard Creek | 1992 | 4,288 | Fair |
| Rte 31 over Oak Orchard River | 1970 | 3,848 | Good |
| Rte 31 over Fish Creek | 1933 | 3,848 | Fair |
| Rte 31 over Still Brook | 1933 | 3,848 | Fair |
| Rte 31 over Falls Road RR | 1984 | 3,848 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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