US Bridges

Smith Street over Mill Creek

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · In Village of Moravia · Structure no. 000000002267820

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Street over Mill Creek is a concrete frame carrying Smith Street over Mill Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSmith Street
CrossesMill Creek
LocationIn Village of Moravia
Coordinates42.71174, -76.41773
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2017)
Projected traffic295 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Street over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Smith Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.