US Bridges

RTE 414 over Cayuga-Seneca Barge Cana

Fair

Seneca County, New York · JCT RTE 414+ Seneca Canal · Structure no. 000000004048130

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,174
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 414 over Cayuga-Seneca Barge Cana is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 414 over Cayuga-Seneca Barge Cana in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,174 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,855 by 2041. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 414
CrossesCayuga-Seneca Barge Cana
LocationJCT RTE 414+ Seneca Canal
RouteState Highway 414
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90964, -76.79579
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,174 (2021)
Projected traffic3,855 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 414 over Cayuga-Seneca Barge Cana built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 414 over Cayuga-Seneca Barge Cana 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 414 over Cayuga-Seneca Barge Cana carry?

About 3,174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 414 over Cayuga-Seneca Barge Cana?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 414 over Cayuga-Seneca Barge Cana?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.