US Bridges

Rippleton Cross RD over Chittenango Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 2 MI South of Cazenovia · Structure no. 000000002308760

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rippleton Cross RD over Chittenango Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rippleton Cross RD over Chittenango Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 341 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRippleton Cross RD
CrossesChittenango Creek
Location2 MI South of Cazenovia
Coordinates42.91153, -75.86732
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2019)
Projected traffic477 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$748,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rippleton Cross RD over Chittenango Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rippleton Cross RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rippleton Cross RD over Chittenango Creek carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rippleton Cross RD over Chittenango Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rippleton Cross RD over Chittenango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.