Francis Road over Gridley Creek
FairPosted for loadCortland County, New York · 0.2 MI SE of Messengervil · Structure no. 000000002207660
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Francis Road over Gridley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Francis Road over Gridley Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 27 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Francis Road over Gridley Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Francis Road over Gridley 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Francis Road over Gridley Creek carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Francis Road over Gridley Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Francis Road over Gridley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.