Kernan Road over Crane Brook
PoorCayuga County, New York · 2.1MI SE JCT I90<NYSRTE90 · Structure no. 000000002206980
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kernan Road over Crane Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kernan Road over Crane 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 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kernan Road over Crane Brook built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kernan Road over Crane Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Kernan Road over Crane Brook carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Kernan Road over Crane Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Kernan Road over Crane Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.