US Bridges

Valley Road over Boice Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · .5 MI S of West Slatervle · Structure no. 000000001046000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Road over Boice Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valley Road over Boice Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 721 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesValley Road
CrossesBoice Creek
Location.5 MI S of West Slatervle
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.38617, -76.36481
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2018)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Road over Boice Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Road over Boice Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Road over Boice Creek carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valley Road over Boice Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Road over Boice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.