Cayuga Avenue over Kelsey Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, New York · 2.2 Mile E I-81 from Exi · Structure no. 000000002259300
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cayuga Avenue over Kelsey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cayuga Avenue over Kelsey Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cayuga Avenue over Kelsey Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cayuga Avenue over Kelsey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Cayuga Avenue over Kelsey Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Cayuga Avenue over Kelsey Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Cayuga Avenue over Kelsey Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.