US Bridges

Gilbert Road over Tommy Creek

Poor

Seneca County, New York · 2.1 MI NW of Lodi · Structure no. 000000003314030

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
723
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert Road over Tommy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilbert Road over Tommy Creek in Seneca County, New York. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 723 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,012 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGilbert Road
CrossesTommy Creek
Location2.1 MI NW of Lodi
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.62889, -76.84363
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2020)
Projected traffic1,012 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$630,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilbert Road over Tommy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Gilbert Road over Tommy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gilbert Road over Tommy Creek carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gilbert Road over Tommy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gilbert Road over Tommy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.