Myers Road over Big Salmon Creek
PoorCayuga County, New York · 1.5 Miles North of Genoa · Structure no. 000000002207010
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 198
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Myers Road over Big Salmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Myers Road over Big Salmon Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Myers Road over Big Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Myers Road over Big Salmon 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Myers Road over Big Salmon Creek carry?
About 198 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Myers Road over Big Salmon Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Myers Road over Big Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.