US Bridges

Veterans Bridge ST over Seneca River

Fair

Seneca County, New York · .6 MI W JCT RTE 414+CANAL · Structure no. 000000004435080

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,233
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Bridge ST over Seneca River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Bridge ST over Seneca River in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 3,233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2041. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Bridge ST
CrossesSeneca River
Location.6 MI W JCT RTE 414+CANAL
RouteCity Street 0
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90863, -76.80583
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,233 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Bridge ST over Seneca River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Veterans Bridge ST over Seneca River 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 Veterans Bridge ST over Seneca River carry?

About 3,233 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Bridge ST over Seneca River?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Bridge ST over Seneca River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.