US Bridges

Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 1.25 MI E of Chittenango · Structure no. 000000002309060

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 85 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCreek Road
CrossesCanaseraga Creek
Location1.25 MI E of Chittenango
Coordinates43.0498, -75.84177
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic168 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$767,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Creek Road over Canaseraga 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 2023.

How much traffic does Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.