US Bridges

Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 1.75 MI SE of Chittenango · Structure no. 000000003358080

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek is a steel culvert carrying Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCreek Road
CrossesCanaseraga Creek
Location1.75 MI SE of Chittenango
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.04412, -75.83548
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$207,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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 June 2024.

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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Creek Road over Canaseraga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.