Frontenac Road over Trumansburg Creek
PoorPosted for loadSeneca County, New York · 7.9 MI SE of Interlaken · Structure no. 000000002209490
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frontenac Road over Trumansburg Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontenac Road over Trumansburg Creek in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frontenac Road over Trumansburg Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frontenac Road over Trumansburg Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Frontenac Road over Trumansburg Creek carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Frontenac Road over Trumansburg Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Frontenac Road over Trumansburg Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.