US Bridges

Wright Avenue over Crane Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 0.3MI SE of NYSRT20&RT326 · Structure no. 000000002268790

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wright Avenue over Crane Brook is a steel culvert carrying Wright Avenue over Crane Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWright Avenue
CrossesCrane Brook
Location0.3MI SE of NYSRT20&RT326
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92549, -76.59141
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

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$904,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wright Avenue over Crane Brook built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wright Avenue over Crane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wright Avenue over Crane Brook carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wright Avenue over Crane Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Wright Avenue over Crane Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.