Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet
FairTompkins County, New York · 1.3 MI North of W Danby · Structure no. 000000002209770
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet is a wood or timber slab carrying Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 82 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 6 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Road over Cayuga Inlet?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.