Schoolcraft Road over Sterling Valley Creek
PoorCayuga County, New York · 2 MI NW of Hannibal · Structure no. 000000002206920
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 51
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schoolcraft Road over Sterling Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schoolcraft Road over Sterling Valley Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schoolcraft Road over Sterling Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Schoolcraft Road over Sterling Valley 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Schoolcraft Road over Sterling Valley Creek carry?
About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Schoolcraft Road over Sterling Valley Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Schoolcraft Road over Sterling Valley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.