US Bridges

RTE 38A over Mill Creek

Good

Cayuga County, New York · .3 MI E JCT SH 38A & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000001024340

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38A over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RTE 38A over Mill Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,788 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,903 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 38A
CrossesMill Creek
Location.3 MI E JCT SH 38A & SH 3
RouteState Highway 38A
Coordinates42.7123, -76.41644
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,788 (2021)
Projected traffic3,903 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38A over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 38A over Mill Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 38A over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38A over Mill Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38A over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.