US Bridges

Jericho RD over Putnam Brook

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 1.3 MI North of Nys RTE 5 · Structure no. 000000003368270

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jericho RD over Putnam Brook is a steel culvert carrying Jericho RD over Putnam Brook in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJericho RD
CrossesPutnam Brook
Location1.3 MI North of Nys RTE 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02339, -76.51899
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2019)
Projected traffic497 by 2039
Trucks9%
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$324,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jericho RD over Putnam Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jericho RD over Putnam 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jericho RD over Putnam Brook carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Jericho RD over Putnam Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Jericho RD over Putnam Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.