US Bridges

RTE 38A over Dresserville Crk

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · .9 MI E JCT SH 38A & SH 3 · Structure no. 000000001024350

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,081
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38A over Dresserville Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 38A over Dresserville Crk in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,081 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,913 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 38A
CrossesDresserville Crk
Location.9 MI E JCT SH 38A & SH 3
RouteState Highway 38A
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71556, -76.40726
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,081 (2021)
Projected traffic2,913 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38A over Dresserville Crk built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 38A over Dresserville Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 38A over Dresserville Crk carry?

About 2,081 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38A over Dresserville Crk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38A over Dresserville Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.