Ditmar Road over Muskrat Creek
PoorPosted for loadCayuga County, New York · 2 Miles NE of Weedsport · Structure no. 000000002206750
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 541
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ditmar Road over Muskrat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ditmar Road over Muskrat Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 541 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 757 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ditmar Road over Muskrat Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ditmar Road over Muskrat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Ditmar Road over Muskrat Creek carry?
About 541 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ditmar Road over Muskrat Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ditmar Road over Muskrat Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.