US Bridges

RTE 327 over W Br Enfield Crk

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 4.5 MI NW JCT SH327 &SH34 · Structure no. 000000001045930

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
361
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 327 over W Br Enfield Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 327 over W Br Enfield Crk in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 361 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 327
CrossesW Br Enfield Crk
Location4.5 MI NW JCT SH327 &SH34
RouteState Highway 327
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41515, -76.62674
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$608,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 327 over W Br Enfield Crk built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 327 over W Br Enfield Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 327 over W Br Enfield Crk carry?

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

How long is RTE 327 over W Br Enfield Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 327 over W Br Enfield Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.