US Bridges

RTE 326 over Crane Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · .2 MI S JCT SH 326 & SH 5 · Structure no. 000000001069180

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,292
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 326 over Crane Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 326 over Crane Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 6,292 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,197 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 326
CrossesCrane Brook
Location.2 MI S JCT SH 326 & SH 5
RouteState Highway 326
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92668, -76.5951
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,292 (2015)
Projected traffic8,197 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 326 over Crane Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 326 over Crane Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 326 over Crane Brook carry?

About 6,292 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 326 over Crane Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns RTE 326 over Crane Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.