US Bridges

County RD 6 over Cayuta Lake Outlt

FairPosted for load

Schuyler County, New York · 2.6 MI We of Odessa · Structure no. 000000003332250

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 6 over Cayuta Lake Outlt is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 6 over Cayuta Lake Outlt in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 6
CrossesCayuta Lake Outlt
Location2.6 MI We of Odessa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.34986, -76.73928
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic280 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

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$809,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 6 over Cayuta Lake Outlt built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 6 over Cayuta Lake Outlt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 6 over Cayuta Lake Outlt carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County RD 6 over Cayuta Lake Outlt?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 6 over Cayuta Lake Outlt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.