US Bridges

RTE 38 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT SH31 & SH38 · Structure no. 000000001024310

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,481
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 38 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 2,481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,468 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 38
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location1.3 MI N JCT SH31 & SH38
RouteState Highway 38
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05456, -76.63318
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,481 (2018)
Projected traffic3,468 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 38 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 38 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 2,481 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38 over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.