US Bridges

RTE 34 over Gulf Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 4.5 MI N JCT Rts 34 & 13 · Structure no. 000000001023280

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 34 over Gulf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 34 over Gulf Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,050 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 34
CrossesGulf Creek
Location4.5 MI N JCT Rts 34 & 13
RouteState Highway 34
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.52324, -76.49979
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2020)
Projected traffic9,050 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 34 over Gulf Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 34 over Gulf 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 34 over Gulf Creek carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 34 over Gulf Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 34 over Gulf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.