US Bridges

Centerline Road over Cayuga Creek

Fair

Wyoming County, New York · 2 MI W of Johnsonburg · Structure no. 000000003366440

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerline Road over Cayuga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Centerline Road over Cayuga Creek in Wyoming County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCenterline Road
CrossesCayuga Creek
Location2 MI W of Johnsonburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.73768, -78.35798
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2020)
Projected traffic321 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$482,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerline Road over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerline Road over 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 Centerline Road over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Centerline Road over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Centerline Road over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.