US Bridges

Jorolemon Road over Muskrat Creek

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 3 Miles NE of Weedsport · Structure no. 000000003311540

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jorolemon Road over Muskrat Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Jorolemon Road over Muskrat Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJorolemon Road
CrossesMuskrat Creek
Location3 Miles NE of Weedsport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09374, -76.53408
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2020)
Projected traffic689 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$538,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jorolemon Road over Muskrat Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jorolemon Road over Muskrat Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jorolemon Road over Muskrat Creek carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Jorolemon Road over Muskrat Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jorolemon Road over Muskrat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.