US Bridges

Mentz Church Road over Crane Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 2.5MI SW Port Byron · Structure no. 000000003311650

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mentz Church Road over Crane Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mentz Church Road over Crane Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMentz Church Road
CrossesCrane Brook
Location2.5MI SW Port Byron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01312, -76.67123
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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic175 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$724,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mentz Church Road over Crane Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mentz Church Road over Crane Brook 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 Mentz Church Road over Crane Brook carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mentz Church Road over Crane Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mentz Church Road over Crane Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.