US Bridges

RTE 222 over Fall Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 1.3 MI NW Cort Cl;rte 222 · Structure no. 000000001041820

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,813
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 222 over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 222 over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,813 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,932 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 222
CrossesFall Creek
Location1.3 MI NW Cort Cl;rte 222
RouteState Highway 222
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59348, -76.28817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,813 (2020)
Projected traffic3,932 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 222 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 222 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 222 over Fall Creek carry?

About 2,813 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 222 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 222 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.