US Bridges

RTE 38A over Sucker Brook

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 0.7 MI SE JCT Rts 38A+437 · Structure no. 000000001024380

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,430
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 38A over Sucker Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 38A over Sucker Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 3,430 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,243 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 38A
CrossesSucker Brook
Location0.7 MI SE JCT Rts 38A+437
RouteState Highway 38A
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90113, -76.52731
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,430 (2020)
Projected traffic4,243 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$834,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 38A over Sucker Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 38A over Sucker Brook 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 Sucker Brook carry?

About 3,430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 38A over Sucker Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 38A over Sucker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.