US Bridges

RTE 89 over Trumansburg Creek

Fair

Seneca County, New York · .5MI NW JCT89&TOMPKINS Cc · Structure no. 000000001034300

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,636
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 89 over Trumansburg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 89 over Trumansburg Creek in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,636 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,685 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 89
CrossesTrumansburg Creek
Location.5MI NW JCT89&TOMPKINS Cc
RouteState Highway 89
CountySeneca County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55194, -76.63406
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,636 (2020)
Projected traffic3,685 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 89 over Trumansburg Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 89 over Trumansburg 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 89 over Trumansburg Creek carry?

About 2,636 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 89 over Trumansburg Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 89 over Trumansburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.