US Bridges

RTE 5 over Finger Lakes Railroad

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 5.2 MI SE JCT SH20 & SH90 · Structure no. 000000001001980

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,232
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Finger Lakes Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Finger Lakes Railroad in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,232 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,545 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesFinger Lakes Railroad
Location5.2 MI SE JCT SH20 & SH90
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93058, -76.64985
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,232 (2020)
Projected traffic9,545 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Finger Lakes Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Finger Lakes Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Finger Lakes Railroad carry?

About 9,232 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Finger Lakes Railroad?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Finger Lakes Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.