County Road 6 over Cayuta Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuyler County, New York · 4.5 MI South of Mecklenbu · Structure no. 000000003332510
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 6 over Cayuta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6 over Cayuta Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 6 over Cayuta Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 6 over Cayuta Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 6 over Cayuta Creek carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Road 6 over Cayuta Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 6 over Cayuta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.