US Bridges

Fosterville Road over S Br Crane Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 3 MI NE JCT US 20 & SH 90 · Structure no. 000000003311670

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fosterville Road over S Br Crane Brook is a steel culvert carrying Fosterville Road over S Br Crane Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFosterville Road
CrossesS Br Crane Brook
Location3 MI NE JCT US 20 & SH 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99594, -76.68662
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$297,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fosterville Road over S Br Crane Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fosterville Road over S Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fosterville Road over S Br Crane Brook carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fosterville Road over S Br Crane Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Fosterville Road over S Br Crane Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.