US Bridges

Waldron Road over Yawger Creek

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 2.5 MI NE of Union Sprngs · Structure no. 000000002263130

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldron Road over Yawger Creek is a steel culvert carrying Waldron Road over Yawger Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWaldron Road
CrossesYawger Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Union Sprngs
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86784, -76.64487
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waldron Road over Yawger Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waldron Road over Yawger Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Waldron Road over Yawger Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Waldron Road over Yawger Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Waldron Road over Yawger Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.