US Bridges

Caward Cross RD over West River

Fair

Yates County, New York · 0.1 MI W of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000003219310

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caward Cross RD over West River is a steel culvert carrying Caward Cross RD over West River in Yates County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCaward Cross RD
CrossesWest River
Location0.1 MI W of Int. With Nys
Coordinates42.68505, -77.28831
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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic108 by 2041
Trucks19%
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$507,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caward Cross RD over West River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caward Cross RD over West River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Caward Cross RD over West River carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Caward Cross RD over West River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Caward Cross RD over West River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.