Locust Street over Cayuga & Seneca Canal P
PoorPosted for loadSeneca County, New York · Intersection SH96 & B Cnl · Structure no. 000000004435140
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 503
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Locust Street over Cayuga & Seneca Canal P is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Locust Street over Cayuga & Seneca Canal P in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 1 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2038. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 24 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Locust Street over Cayuga & Seneca Canal P built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Locust Street over Cayuga & Seneca Canal P 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Locust Street over Cayuga & Seneca Canal P carry?
About 503 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Locust Street over Cayuga & Seneca Canal P?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Locust Street over Cayuga & Seneca Canal P?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.