US Bridges

Turnpike Road over Crane Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 5MI NW of Auburn · Structure no. 000000003365770

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,960
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnpike Road over Crane Brook is a concrete frame carrying Turnpike Road over Crane Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,740 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Road
CrossesCrane Brook
Location5MI NW of Auburn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96412, -76.64337
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2018)
Projected traffic2,740 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike Road over Crane Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnpike Road 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 Turnpike Road over Crane Brook carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Road over Crane Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Road over Crane Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.