US Bridges

Genesee Street over Crane Brook

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 0.7 MI W JCT Rts 326 & 20 · Structure no. 000000001207160

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,013
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Street over Crane Brook is a steel culvert carrying Genesee Street 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 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 7,013 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,045 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGenesee Street
CrossesCrane Brook
Location0.7 MI W JCT Rts 326 & 20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.91935, -76.59178
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic7,013 (2019)
Projected traffic7,045 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$727,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Genesee Street over Crane Brook built?

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

What condition is Genesee Street over Crane Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Genesee Street over Crane Brook carry?

About 7,013 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Street over Crane Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Genesee Street over Crane Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.