US Bridges

Tuscarora Road over Chittenango Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · In Chittenango · Structure no. 000000002309120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,187
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuscarora Road over Chittenango Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tuscarora Road over Chittenango Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 5,187 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,417 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTuscarora Road
CrossesChittenango Creek
LocationIn Chittenango
Coordinates43.05403, -75.86929
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,187 (2020)
Projected traffic6,417 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$837,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuscarora Road over Chittenango Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuscarora 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tuscarora Road over Chittenango Creek carry?

About 5,187 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tuscarora Road over Chittenango Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tuscarora Road over Chittenango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.