US Bridges

Clark Street Road over Crane Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 1.6MI W JCT Rts 20 < 38 · Structure no. 000000003001990

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,996
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Street Road over Crane Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Clark Street Road over Crane Brook 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 2,996 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,194 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Street Road
CrossesCrane Brook
Location1.6MI W JCT Rts 20 < 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.92995, -76.60318
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,996 (2020)
Projected traffic4,194 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$479,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Street Road over Crane Brook built?

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

What condition is Clark Street Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Clark Street Road over Crane Brook carry?

About 2,996 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clark Street Road over Crane Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Clark Street Road over Crane Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.