US Bridges

Cronk Road over Shequaga Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 2.5 MI SW of Montour · Structure no. 000000002215950

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cronk Road over Shequaga Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cronk Road over Shequaga Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCronk Road
CrossesShequaga Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Montour
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32833, -76.88966
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2019)
Projected traffic277 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$659,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cronk Road over Shequaga Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cronk Road over Shequaga 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cronk Road over Shequaga Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Cronk Road over Shequaga Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cronk Road over Shequaga Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.