US Bridges

Lakeport RD over Pennock Ditch

Good

Madison County, New York · 4 MI North of Chittenango · Structure no. 000000003309210

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,569
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeport RD over Pennock Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lakeport RD over Pennock Ditch in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 64 years old, older 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 2,569 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,679 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesLakeport RD
CrossesPennock Ditch
Location4 MI North of Chittenango
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.10391, -75.87226
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,569 (2018)
Projected traffic2,679 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$480,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeport RD over Pennock Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Lakeport RD over Pennock Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeport RD over Pennock Ditch carry?

About 2,569 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lakeport RD over Pennock Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeport RD over Pennock Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.