Genung Road over Cascadilla Creek
PoorPosted for loadTompkins County, New York · 1.8 Miles SE of Varna · Structure no. 000000003209900
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Genung Road over Cascadilla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genung Road over Cascadilla Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 4 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Genung Road over Cascadilla Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Genung Road over Cascadilla Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Genung Road over Cascadilla Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Genung Road over Cascadilla Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Genung Road over Cascadilla Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.