Yellow Tavern RD over Kendig Creek
PoorSeneca County, New York · 2.7 MI N JCT SH 96A & SH3 · Structure no. 000000003313980
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 722
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yellow Tavern RD over Kendig Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Tavern RD over Kendig Creek in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yellow Tavern RD over Kendig Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Yellow Tavern RD 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 Yellow Tavern RD over Kendig Creek carry?
About 722 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Yellow Tavern RD over Kendig Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Yellow Tavern RD over Kendig Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.