US Bridges

Schoellkopf Road over Cayuga Creek

Good

Wyoming County, New York · .6 MI SE of Folsomdale · Structure no. 000000003319610

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoellkopf Road over Cayuga Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Schoellkopf Road over Cayuga Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2036. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoellkopf Road
CrossesCayuga Creek
Location.6 MI SE of Folsomdale
CountyWyoming County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81853, -78.44566
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2016)
Projected traffic76 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoellkopf Road over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoellkopf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Schoellkopf Road over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schoellkopf Road over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Schoellkopf Road over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.