Gorham Street over Seneca River
PoorPosted for loadSeneca County, New York · 0.6 MI E JCT 96+BARGE C · Structure no. 000000004435100
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 1986 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gorham Street over Seneca River is a steel truss - thru carrying Gorham Street over Seneca River in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2006. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gorham Street over Seneca River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gorham Street over Seneca River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Gorham Street over Seneca River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gorham Street over Seneca River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Gorham Street over Seneca River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.