US Bridges

Creek Road over Hemlock Creek

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 4.5 MI Ese of Genoa · Structure no. 000000003311580

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,339
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Hemlock Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Creek Road over Hemlock Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 85 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 1,339 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesHemlock Creek
Location4.5 MI Ese of Genoa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63973, -76.44989
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2021)
Projected traffic1,872 by 2041
Trucks7%
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$496,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Creek Road over Hemlock 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Hemlock Creek carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.