US Bridges

E. Brutus St.Road over Putnam Brook

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 0.3 MI SE Weedsport · Structure no. 000000001022060

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,756
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Brutus St.Road over Putnam Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. Brutus St.Road over Putnam Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,756 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,853 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Brutus St.Road
CrossesPutnam Brook
Location0.3 MI SE Weedsport
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.04629, -76.54886
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,756 (2021)
Projected traffic3,853 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Brutus St.Road over Putnam Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Brutus St.Road over Putnam Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E. Brutus St.Road over Putnam Brook carry?

About 2,756 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E. Brutus St.Road over Putnam Brook?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns E. Brutus St.Road over Putnam Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.