US Bridges

Dresserville Road over Dresserville Crk

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 4 Mi. SW of S. End of Ska · Structure no. 000000003363550

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dresserville Road over Dresserville Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dresserville Road over Dresserville Crk in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 60 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 6 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDresserville Road
CrossesDresserville Crk
Location4 Mi. SW of S. End of Ska
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70451, -76.32902
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2018)
Projected traffic251 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dresserville Road over Dresserville Crk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Dresserville Road over Dresserville Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dresserville Road over Dresserville Crk carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dresserville Road over Dresserville Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dresserville Road over Dresserville Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.