US Bridges

Old Genoa Road over Hemlock Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cayuga County, New York · 0.5 MI SW of Locke · Structure no. 000000002206830

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Genoa Road over Hemlock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Genoa Road over Hemlock Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Genoa Road
CrossesHemlock Creek
Location0.5 MI SW of Locke
Coordinates42.65164, -76.43844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2017)
Projected traffic125 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$556,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Genoa Road over Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Genoa Road over Hemlock 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 Old Genoa Road over Hemlock Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Old Genoa Road over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old Genoa Road over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.