US Bridges

Newfield Depot RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet

Poor

Tompkins County, New York · .5 MI E of Main St-Newfld · Structure no. 000000003367930

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
508
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newfield Depot RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet is a steel culvert carrying Newfield Depot RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 508 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 711 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNewfield Depot RD
CrossesW Br Cayuga Inlet
Location.5 MI E of Main St-Newfld
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36258, -76.57871
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 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 traffic508 (2021)
Projected traffic711 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newfield Depot RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newfield Depot RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet 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 October 2024.

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

About 508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Newfield Depot RD 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 Newfield Depot RD over W Br Cayuga Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.