Nichols Road over Sterling Creek
PoorPosted for loadCayuga County, New York · .1 Mile East of Martville · Structure no. 000000003311750
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 347
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nichols Road over Sterling Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nichols Road over Sterling Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 347 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nichols Road over Sterling Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nichols Road over Sterling 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nichols Road over Sterling Creek carry?
About 347 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Nichols Road over Sterling Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nichols Road over Sterling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.