US Bridges

Carncross Road over Seneca River

Good

Wayne County, New York · Carncross Rd. over Seneca · Structure no. 000000005525000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
112 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Carncross Road over Seneca River is a wood or timber slab carrying Carncross Road over Seneca River in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCarncross Road
CrossesSeneca River
LocationCarncross Rd. over Seneca
Coordinates43.07839, -76.70347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2020)
Projected traffic39 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carncross Road over Seneca River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carncross Road over Seneca River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Carncross Road over Seneca River carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Carncross Road over Seneca River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Carncross Road over Seneca River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.