US Bridges

Caughdenoy Road over Erie Canal Cut

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 2.3 MI W JCT US11 & Bg Cl · Structure no. 000000004433020

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,267
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caughdenoy Road over Erie Canal Cut is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caughdenoy Road over Erie Canal Cut in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,774 by 2031. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCaughdenoy Road
CrossesErie Canal Cut
Location2.3 MI W JCT US11 & Bg Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24328, -76.18318
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,267 (2011)
Projected traffic1,774 by 2031
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Caughdenoy Road over Erie Canal Cut built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caughdenoy Road over Erie Canal Cut 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 Caughdenoy Road over Erie Canal Cut carry?

About 1,267 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Caughdenoy Road over Erie Canal Cut?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Caughdenoy Road over Erie Canal Cut?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.