Sutterby Road over Sterling Creek
PoorPosted for loadCayuga County, New York · .5 Mile NW of Sterling · Structure no. 000000002206950
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sutterby Road over Sterling Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sutterby Road over Sterling Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 125 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sutterby Road over Sterling Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Sutterby Road over Sterling 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 Sutterby Road over Sterling Creek carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sutterby Road over Sterling Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Sutterby Road over Sterling Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.