US Bridges

County Road 7A over Crane Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 2 Miles West of Auburn · Structure no. 000000003365760

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7A over Crane Brook is a steel culvert carrying County Road 7A over Crane Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7A
CrossesCrane Brook
Location2 Miles West of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93404, -76.61294
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2020)
Projected traffic504 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$288,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7A over Crane Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7A over 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 County Road 7A over Crane Brook carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7A over Crane Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County Road 7A over Crane Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.