US Bridges

RTE 5 over Crane Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 2.2 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH 20 · Structure no. 000000001069190

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,486
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Crane Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 5 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 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 11,486 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,539 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesCrane Brook
Location2.2 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH 20
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92862, -76.60243
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 traffic11,486 (2020)
Projected traffic11,539 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Crane Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 5 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 5 over Crane Brook carry?

About 11,486 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 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 5 over Crane Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.