US Bridges

Mutton Hill Road over Finger Lakes Rail Road

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · .25 Mile North of Auburn · Structure no. 000000002267680

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,078
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mutton Hill Road over Finger Lakes Rail Road is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mutton Hill Road over Finger Lakes Rail Road in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,078 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,909 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMutton Hill Road
CrossesFinger Lakes Rail Road
Location.25 Mile North of Auburn
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96011, -76.54336
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,078 (2020)
Projected traffic2,909 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$734,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mutton Hill Road over Finger Lakes Rail Road built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mutton Hill Road over Finger Lakes Rail Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mutton Hill Road over Finger Lakes Rail Road carry?

About 2,078 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mutton Hill Road over Finger Lakes Rail Road?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mutton Hill Road over Finger Lakes Rail Road?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.