US Bridges

Town Hall Road over Sucker Brook

FairPosted for load

Cayuga County, New York · 3 Miles SE of Auburn · Structure no. 000000002206910

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,021
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Hall Road over Sucker Brook is a steel culvert carrying Town Hall Road over Sucker Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTown Hall Road
CrossesSucker Brook
Location3 Miles SE of Auburn
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92425, -76.50811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2020)
Projected traffic1,429 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$179,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Hall Road over Sucker Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Hall Road over Sucker Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Town Hall Road over Sucker Brook carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Town Hall Road over Sucker Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Town Hall Road over Sucker Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.