US Bridges

CR 6 over Canaseraga Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 2 MI NE of Chittenango · Structure no. 000000003309180

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,635
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Canaseraga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 6 over Canaseraga Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,635 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,289 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 6
CrossesCanaseraga Creek
Location2 MI NE of Chittenango
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08012, -75.82601
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,635 (2020)
Projected traffic2,289 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$988,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over Canaseraga Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Canaseraga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Canaseraga Creek carry?

About 1,635 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Canaseraga Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 over Canaseraga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.