Cayuga County Bridge Report Card
Cayuga County scores 45 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County has 148 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 26 rated poor and 11 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 17.6% is above the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,405 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cayuga County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 45/100 (F). The county has 148 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 26 in poor condition and 11 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,405 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 17.6% | 35.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.8% of measured traffic | 2.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.4% | 14.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 427,119 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 17.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,405 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cayuga County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols Road over Sterling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 347 | 1930 |
| Loop Road over Crane Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 331 | 1956 |
| Manrow Road over North Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 36 | 1957 |
| Sutterby Road over Sterling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1900 |
| RTE 90 over 90ix RTE I90 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,156 | 1952 |
| RTE 90 over Fall Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,756 | 1933 |
| RTE 34 over Erie Barge Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,718 | 1964 |
| RTE 104a over Sterling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,324 | 1910 |
| Division Street over Owasco Outlet | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,258 | 1952 |
| RTE 104a over Sterling Creek West Bran | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 626 | 1914 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.