US Bridges

RTE 90 over Little Salmon Creek

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 2.4 MI E JCT SH90 & SH34B · Structure no. 000000001034420

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
901
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 90 over Little Salmon Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 90 over Little Salmon Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 901 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,259 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 90
CrossesLittle Salmon Creek
Location2.4 MI E JCT SH90 & SH34B
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates42.66654, -76.57103
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2018)
Projected traffic1,259 by 2041
Trucks12%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90 over Little Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 90 over Little Salmon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 90 over Little Salmon Creek carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 90 over Little Salmon Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 90 over Little Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.