Lyon Road over Chittenango Creek
PoorMadison County, New York · At Nelson · Structure no. 000000002205200
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 294
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyon Road over Chittenango Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyon Road over Chittenango Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.
It carries about 294 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lyon Road over Chittenango Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lyon Road over Chittenango 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Lyon Road over Chittenango Creek carry?
About 294 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Lyon Road over Chittenango Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lyon Road over Chittenango Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.