US Bridges

RTE 90 over Trib Fall Creek

Good

Cayuga County, New York · 1.8 MI W of Cort CO Line · Structure no. 000000001074290

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,756
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 90 over Trib Fall Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 90 over Trib Fall Creek in Cayuga County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,756 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,853 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 90
CrossesTrib Fall Creek
Location1.8 MI W of Cort CO Line
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates42.64086, -76.30087
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,756 (2020)
Projected traffic3,853 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$427,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 90 over Trib Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 90 over Trib Fall 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 90 over Trib Fall Creek carry?

About 2,756 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 90 over Trib Fall Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns RTE 90 over Trib Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.