US Bridges

County Road 103 over Lake Como Inlet

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · W of SH 41A near Lk Como · Structure no. 000000003369730

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 103 over Lake Como Inlet is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 103 over Lake Como Inlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 103
CrossesLake Como Inlet
LocationW of SH 41A near Lk Como
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68168, -76.30579
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2019)
Projected traffic332 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$215,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 103 over Lake Como Inlet built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 103 over Lake Como Inlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 103 over Lake Como Inlet carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 103 over Lake Como Inlet?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 103 over Lake Como Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.