US Bridges

Old State Road over Sterling Vlley Ck

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 1 MI N of Sterling Valley · Structure no. 000000002206930

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road over Sterling Vlley Ck is a steel arch - deck carrying Old State Road over Sterling Vlley Ck in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld State Road
CrossesSterling Vlley Ck
Location1 MI N of Sterling Valley
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.36334, -76.63144
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2020)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$372,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State Road over Sterling Vlley Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State Road over Sterling Vlley Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old State Road over Sterling Vlley Ck carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old State Road over Sterling Vlley Ck?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Road over Sterling Vlley Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.