US Bridges

Newfield Depot RD over Cayuga Inlet

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 2MI NE of Newfield · Structure no. 000000003314380

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,686
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newfield Depot RD over Cayuga Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newfield Depot RD over Cayuga Inlet in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,686 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNewfield Depot RD
CrossesCayuga Inlet
Location2MI NE of Newfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36875, -76.55434
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,686 (2017)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newfield Depot RD over Cayuga Inlet built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newfield Depot RD over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Newfield Depot RD over Cayuga Inlet carry?

About 1,686 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newfield Depot RD over Cayuga Inlet?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Newfield Depot RD over Cayuga Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.