US Bridges

River Road Conn. over Cayuga-Seneca Canal

Good

Seneca County, New York · S JCT S.H.414 & US20/SH5 · Structure no. 000000004435090

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road Conn. over Cayuga-Seneca Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road Conn. over Cayuga-Seneca Canal in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,154 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver Road Conn.
CrossesCayuga-Seneca Canal
LocationS JCT S.H.414 & US20/SH5
Coordinates42.90171, -76.83578
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,110 (2020)
Projected traffic7,154 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road Conn. over Cayuga-Seneca Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road Conn. over Cayuga-Seneca Canal 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 River Road Conn. over Cayuga-Seneca Canal carry?

About 7,110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Road Conn. over Cayuga-Seneca Canal?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns River Road Conn. over Cayuga-Seneca Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.