US Bridges

Marshall Road over Kendig Creek

Poor

Seneca County, New York · 2.5 MI SW of Waterloo · Structure no. 000000003209500

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall Road over Kendig Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Marshall Road over Kendig Creek in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall Road
CrossesKendig Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Waterloo
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87239, -76.89821
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic840 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshall Road over Kendig Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall Road over Kendig 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Marshall Road over Kendig Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Marshall Road over Kendig Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall Road over Kendig Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.