Old State Road over Sterling Creek
GoodCayuga County, New York · 1 MI NW Sterling · Structure no. 000000003311760
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,035
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old State Road over Sterling Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old State Road over Sterling Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old State Road over Sterling Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old State Road over Sterling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Old State Road over Sterling Creek carry?
About 1,035 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old State Road over Sterling Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old State Road over Sterling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.