US Bridges

Tooley Road over Cayuga Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · 3.2 MI S of Bennington · Structure no. 000000003319590

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tooley Road over Cayuga Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tooley Road over Cayuga Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTooley Road
CrossesCayuga Creek
Location3.2 MI S of Bennington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.7996, -78.40579
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$579,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tooley Road over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tooley Road over Cayuga Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tooley Road over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tooley Road over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tooley Road over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.