US Bridges

Champlin Road over Trb of Fall Creek

Poor

Cayuga County, New York · 3 Miles SW of Como · Structure no. 000000003311780

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champlin Road over Trb of Fall Creek is a steel culvert carrying Champlin Road over Trb of Fall Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesChamplin Road
CrossesTrb of Fall Creek
Location3 Miles SW of Como
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63035, -76.29587
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2017)
Projected traffic505 by 2037
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$306,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Champlin Road over Trb of Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Champlin Road over Trb of Fall 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Champlin Road over Trb of Fall Creek carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Champlin Road over Trb of Fall Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Champlin Road over Trb of Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.