US Bridges

Barnes Hill Road over Cayuta Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 4.4 MI S of Van Etten · Structure no. 000000003331970

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Hill Road over Cayuta Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Barnes Hill Road over Cayuta Creek in Chemung 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Hill Road
CrossesCayuta Creek
Location4.4 MI S of Van Etten
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13911, -76.5568
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic112 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes Hill Road over Cayuta Creek built?

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

What condition is Barnes Hill Road over Cayuta 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Barnes Hill Road over Cayuta Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Barnes Hill Road over Cayuta Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Barnes Hill Road over Cayuta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.