Shepherd Road over Putnam Brook
FairCayuga County, New York · 1 Mile East of Weedsport · Structure no. 000000003311520
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 431
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shepherd Road over Putnam Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shepherd Road over Putnam Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 105 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shepherd Road over Putnam Brook built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Shepherd Road over Putnam 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Shepherd Road over Putnam Brook carry?
About 431 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Shepherd Road over Putnam Brook?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Shepherd Road over Putnam Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.