US Bridges

RTE 370 over Little Sodus Creek

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 2.7 MI SE JCT SH 370 & SH · Structure no. 000000001046840

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,794
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 370 over Little Sodus Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 370 over Little Sodus Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,794 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,888 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 370
CrossesLittle Sodus Creek
Location2.7 MI SE JCT SH 370 & SH
RouteState Highway 370
Coordinates43.17311, -76.62141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,794 (2020)
Projected traffic2,888 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$540,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 370 over Little Sodus Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 370 over Little Sodus Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 370 over Little Sodus Creek carry?

About 2,794 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 370 over Little Sodus Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 370 over Little Sodus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.