US Bridges

Burr Street over Chittenango Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 1.3 MI N of Cazenovia · Structure no. 000000002308780

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
923
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burr Street over Chittenango Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burr Street over Chittenango Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBurr Street
CrossesChittenango Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Cazenovia
Coordinates42.93194, -75.84871
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2018)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$768,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burr Street over Chittenango Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burr Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Burr Street over Chittenango Creek carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Burr Street over Chittenango Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Burr Street over Chittenango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.