US Bridges

RTE 327 over Enfield Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 4.3 MI NW JCT Rts 327 +34 · Structure no. 000000001045920

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
361
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 327 over Enfield Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 327 over Enfield Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 327
CrossesEnfield Creek
Location4.3 MI NW JCT Rts 327 +34
RouteState Highway 327
Coordinates42.41455, -76.62017
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2019)
Projected traffic504 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 327 over Enfield Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 327 over Enfield 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 327 over Enfield Creek carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 327 over Enfield Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 327 over Enfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.