RTE 38 over Fall Creek
GoodTompkins County, New York · JCT of Rts 38 + 366 · Structure no. 000000001024190
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,930
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 38 over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 38 over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,948 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 38 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 38 over 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 38 over Fall Creek carry?
About 2,930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 38 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 38 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.