US Bridges

Caughdenoy Road over Caughdenoy Lock

Good

Onondaga County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT RT239 · Structure no. 000000004433150

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,229
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caughdenoy Road over Caughdenoy Lock is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Caughdenoy Road over Caughdenoy Lock in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,229 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,121 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCaughdenoy Road
CrossesCaughdenoy Lock
Location0.5 MI N JCT RT239
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.26991, -76.20604
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,229 (2018)
Projected traffic3,121 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$764,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caughdenoy Road over Caughdenoy Lock built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caughdenoy Road over Caughdenoy Lock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Caughdenoy Road over Caughdenoy Lock carry?

About 2,229 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Caughdenoy Road over Caughdenoy Lock?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Caughdenoy Road over Caughdenoy Lock?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.