RTE 20A over Cayuga Creek
PoorWyoming County, New York · .7 MI E JCT US 20A & SH77 · Structure no. 000000001016120
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,581
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 20A over Cayuga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20A over Cayuga Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.
It carries about 3,581 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,603 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 20A over Cayuga Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 20A over Cayuga 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 20A over Cayuga Creek carry?
About 3,581 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 20A over Cayuga Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 20A over Cayuga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.