Bird Cemetery RD over Hemlock Creek
PoorCayuga County, New York · .4 MI SW of Town of Locke · Structure no. 000000003311600
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 434
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bird Cemetery RD over Hemlock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bird Cemetery RD over Hemlock Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bird Cemetery RD over Hemlock Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bird Cemetery RD over Hemlock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Bird Cemetery RD over Hemlock Creek carry?
About 434 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Bird Cemetery RD over Hemlock Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bird Cemetery RD over Hemlock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.