RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga
FairTompkins County, New York · 0.9 MI SW JCT Rts 34 & 13 · Structure no. 000000001023270
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,232
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 6,232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,270 by 2041. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga carry?
About 6,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 34 over Norfolk Southern Cayuga?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.