US Bridges

Ridge Road over Yawger Creek

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 4 MI NE Union Springs · Structure no. 000000003311560

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,161
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Yawger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Yawger Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,161 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesYawger Creek
Location4 MI NE Union Springs
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87362, -76.6291
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2021)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2041
Trucks28%
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

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$878,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Yawger Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Yawger 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Yawger Creek carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Yawger Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Yawger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.