Short Cut Road over Muskrat Creek
GoodCayuga County, New York · 3.5 MI S Vil of Meridian · Structure no. 000000003311530
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 951
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Short Cut Road over Muskrat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Short Cut Road over Muskrat Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Short Cut Road over Muskrat Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Short Cut Road over Muskrat Creek 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 Short Cut Road over Muskrat Creek carry?
About 951 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Short Cut Road over Muskrat Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Short Cut Road over Muskrat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.