Orleans County Bridge Report Card
Orleans County scores 37 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Orleans County, New York
Orleans County has 138 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 23 rated poor and 9 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 16.7% is above the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,874 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Orleans County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 37/100 (F). The county has 138 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 23 in poor condition and 9 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,874 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 16.7% | 33.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 14.8% of measured traffic | 11.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.5% | 13.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 61 years vs 48 nationally | 5.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 127,900 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 16.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 61 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 18,874 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Orleans County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Road over Marsh Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 351 | 1924 |
| RTE 31 over Jeddo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,277 | 1946 |
| RTE 98 over Erie Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,319 | 1914 |
| RTE 18 over Oak Orchard Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,418 | 1936 |
| RTE 18 over Marsh Creek East | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,337 | 1932 |
| Brown Street over Erie Canal Heritage Trai | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,219 | 1912 |
| RTE 279 over Beardsley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 815 | 1929 |
| Butts Road over Canal Trailway Erie Can | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 721 | 1912 |
| East AVE Gulf RD over Erie Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 519 | 1911 |
| Groth Road over E Br Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 317 | 1934 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.