Blakley Road over Salmon Creek
PoorPosted for loadCayuga County, New York · 2 MI SW of East Genoa · Structure no. 000000002206770
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blakley Road over Salmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blakley Road over Salmon Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 94 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blakley Road over Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Blakley Road over Salmon 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Blakley Road over Salmon Creek carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Blakley Road over Salmon Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Blakley Road over Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.