US Bridges

Franklin Street over Hunter Brook

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 0.6 MI North of Nys Rt 20 · Structure no. 000000002268450

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,723
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Street over Hunter Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Franklin Street over Hunter Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,723 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,318 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin Street
CrossesHunter Brook
Location0.6 MI North of Nys Rt 20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.94065, -76.54637
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,723 (2018)
Projected traffic8,318 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$531,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Street over Hunter Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Street over Hunter Brook carry?

About 6,723 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Street over Hunter Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Street over Hunter Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.