US Bridges

Shelter Valley RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 1.8 MI NE of Newfield · Structure no. 000000002210140

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelter Valley RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet is a wood or timber slab carrying Shelter Valley RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShelter Valley RD
CrossesW Br Cayuga Inlet
Location1.8 MI NE of Newfield
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37394, -76.55791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2021)
Projected traffic441 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$453,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelter Valley RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelter Valley RD over W Br 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Shelter Valley RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Shelter Valley RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shelter Valley RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.