US Bridges

RTE 227 over Trumansburg Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 0.2 MI SW JCT Rts 227&96 · Structure no. 000000001042110

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,692
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 227 over Trumansburg Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 227 over Trumansburg Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 93 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 2,692 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,763 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 227
CrossesTrumansburg Creek
Location0.2 MI SW JCT Rts 227&96
RouteState Highway 227
Coordinates42.54137, -76.66671
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,692 (2020)
Projected traffic3,763 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 227 over Trumansburg Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE 227 over Trumansburg 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 227 over Trumansburg Creek carry?

About 2,692 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 227 over Trumansburg Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 227 over Trumansburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.