US Bridges

Weeks Road over Hemlock Creek

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 2.7 MI SW Locke · Structure no. 000000002206760

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weeks Road over Hemlock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Weeks Road over Hemlock Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWeeks Road
CrossesHemlock Creek
Location2.7 MI SW Locke
Coordinates42.6274, -76.45945
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2019)
Projected traffic59 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$378,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weeks Road over Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weeks Road over Hemlock 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Weeks Road over Hemlock Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Weeks Road over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Weeks Road over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.