US Bridges

State Park Road over Sterling Pond Outlet

Fair

Cayuga County, New York · 2 Mi. North of Fair Haven · Structure no. 000000005524070

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
704
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Park Road over Sterling Pond Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Park Road over Sterling Pond Outlet in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 704 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesState Park Road
CrossesSterling Pond Outlet
Location2 Mi. North of Fair Haven
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates43.34321, -76.69836
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2018)
Projected traffic986 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Park Road over Sterling Pond Outlet built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Park Road over Sterling Pond Outlet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Park Road over Sterling Pond Outlet carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Park Road over Sterling Pond Outlet?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns State Park Road over Sterling Pond Outlet?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.