Ballina Road over Chittenango Creek
FairMadison County, New York · 3 MI NW Cazenovia · Structure no. 000000002308750
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballina Road over Chittenango Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballina Road over Chittenango Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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 | 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 | 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 Ballina Road over Chittenango Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ballina Road over Chittenango 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ballina Road over Chittenango Creek carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ballina Road over Chittenango Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ballina Road over Chittenango Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.