US Bridges

Highbridge Road over North Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 5 MI North of Auburn · Structure no. 000000002263160

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highbridge Road over North Brook is a steel culvert carrying Highbridge Road over North Brook 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHighbridge Road
CrossesNorth Brook
Location5 MI North of Auburn
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.00401, -76.57903
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2017)
Projected traffic94 by 2037
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$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highbridge Road over North Brook built?

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

What condition is Highbridge Road over North Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Highbridge Road over North Brook carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Highbridge Road over North Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Highbridge Road over North Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.