US Bridges

Mays Point RD over Clyde River

Good

Seneca County, New York · 6.5 MI N of Seneca Falls · Structure no. 000000003361550

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mays Point RD over Clyde River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mays Point RD over Clyde River in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2037. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMays Point RD
CrossesClyde River
Location6.5 MI N of Seneca Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.99701, -76.76163
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2017)
Projected traffic146 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mays Point RD over Clyde River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mays Point RD over Clyde River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mays Point RD over Clyde River carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mays Point RD over Clyde River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mays Point RD over Clyde River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.