US Bridges

Loop Road over Crane Brook

Poor

Cayuga County, New York · 2.8MI SW Port Byron · Structure no. 000000003311660

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop Road over Crane Brook is a concrete continuous frame carrying Loop Road over Crane Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLoop Road
CrossesCrane Brook
Location2.8MI SW Port Byron
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02134, -76.68866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2021)
Projected traffic463 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop Road over Crane Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop Road over Crane Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Loop Road over Crane Brook carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Loop Road over Crane Brook?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Loop Road over Crane Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.