US Bridges

Schwartz Drive over Hunter Brook

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Cayuga County, New York · 0.5 MI West of Nys Rt 5 · Structure no. 000000002268430

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
945
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schwartz Drive over Hunter Brook is a concrete frame carrying Schwartz Drive over Hunter Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 945 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,323 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSchwartz Drive
CrossesHunter Brook
Location0.5 MI West of Nys Rt 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94609, -76.55332
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2021)
Projected traffic1,323 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schwartz Drive over Hunter Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schwartz Drive over Hunter Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Schwartz Drive over Hunter Brook carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schwartz Drive over Hunter Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Schwartz Drive over Hunter Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.