US Bridges

RTE 38 over Mill Creek

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 38 & 39A · Structure no. 000000001024280

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,572
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38 over Mill Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 38 over Mill Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 7,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,618 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 38
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 38 & 39A
RouteState Highway 38
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7118, -76.42147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,572 (2020)
Projected traffic7,618 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 38 over Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 38 over Mill Creek carry?

About 7,572 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.