US Bridges

Craine Road over Blind Sodus Creek

Poor

Cayuga County, New York · 2.5 MI Nne of Red Creek · Structure no. 000000002206970

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craine Road over Blind Sodus Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Craine Road over Blind Sodus Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCraine Road
CrossesBlind Sodus Creek
Location2.5 MI Nne of Red Creek
Coordinates43.28438, -76.71066
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2020)
Projected traffic231 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$495,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craine Road over Blind Sodus Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craine Road over Blind Sodus 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Craine Road over Blind Sodus Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Craine Road over Blind Sodus Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Craine Road over Blind Sodus Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.