US Bridges

Oakland Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · .5 Mile NW of Weedsport · Structure no. 000000003714270

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
395
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel truss - thru carrying Oakland Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland Road
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location.5 Mile NW of Weedsport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCayuga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05164, -76.57926
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2017)
Projected traffic553 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakland Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Oakland Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oakland Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Road over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.