US Bridges

RTE 326 over Yawger Creek

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 2.5 MI NE JCT Ny 90 · Structure no. 000000001077250

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,175
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 326 over Yawger Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 326 over Yawger Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,438 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 326
CrossesYawger Creek
Location2.5 MI NE JCT Ny 90
RouteState Highway 326
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87025, -76.66651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,175 (2020)
Projected traffic4,438 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$491,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 326 over Yawger Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 326 over Yawger 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 326 over Yawger Creek carry?

About 3,175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 326 over Yawger Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 326 over Yawger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.