US Bridges

Main Street over W Br Cayuga Inlet

Good

Tompkins County, New York · In Newfield · Structure no. 000000002257740

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,076
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over W Br Cayuga Inlet is a steel culvert carrying Main Street over W Br Cayuga Inlet in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 75 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,076 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,902 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesW Br Cayuga Inlet
LocationIn Newfield
Coordinates42.36305, -76.58854
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,076 (2019)
Projected traffic2,902 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$216,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over W Br Cayuga Inlet built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Main Street over W Br Cayuga Inlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over W Br Cayuga Inlet carry?

About 2,076 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over W Br Cayuga Inlet?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Main Street over W Br Cayuga Inlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.