US Bridges

RTE 34 over Trib Salmon Creek

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · .7 MI N JCT SH 90 & SH 34 · Structure no. 000000001023320

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,113
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over Trib Salmon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 34 over Trib Salmon Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 2,113 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 34
CrossesTrib Salmon Creek
Location.7 MI N JCT SH 90 & SH 34
RouteState Highway 34
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68015, -76.5287
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,113 (2020)
Projected traffic2,126 by 2041
Trucks15%
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

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Trib Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 34 over Trib Salmon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over Trib Salmon Creek carry?

About 2,113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over Trib Salmon Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns RTE 34 over Trib Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.