US Bridges

RTE 77 over Rt Branch Cayuga Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 0.1MI S JCT Rts 77 + 354 · Structure no. 000000001030040

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,130
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 77 over Rt Branch Cayuga Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 77 over Rt Branch Cayuga Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRTE 77
CrossesRt Branch Cayuga Creek
Location0.1MI S JCT Rts 77 + 354
RouteState Highway 77
Coordinates42.83548, -78.39797
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2021)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 77 over Rt Branch Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 77 over Rt Branch Cayuga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 77 over Rt Branch Cayuga Creek carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 77 over Rt Branch Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns RTE 77 over Rt Branch Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.