US Bridges

County Road 119 over Kendig Creek

Fair

Seneca County, New York · 2 Miles SW of Waterloo · Structure no. 000000003313960

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,354
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 119 over Kendig Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 119 over Kendig Creek in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,354 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,296 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 119
CrossesKendig Creek
Location2 Miles SW of Waterloo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.88854, -76.90459
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,354 (2017)
Projected traffic3,296 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 119 over Kendig Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 119 over Kendig 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 119 over Kendig Creek carry?

About 2,354 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 119 over Kendig Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 119 over Kendig Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.