US Bridges

West Groton Road over Hemlock Creek

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · .2 MI S JCT SH 90 & CR 48 · Structure no. 000000003369250

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Groton Road over Hemlock Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying West Groton Road over Hemlock Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Groton Road
CrossesHemlock Creek
Location.2 MI S JCT SH 90 & CR 48
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6422, -76.44727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2021)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$855,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Groton Road over Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Groton Road over Hemlock Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does West Groton Road over Hemlock Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Groton Road over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West Groton Road over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.