US Bridges

Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 4.9 MI SE JCT Rts. 330&79 · Structure no. 000000001046020

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,063
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek is a concrete frame carrying Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 1,063 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Chapel RD
CrossesBoice Creek
Location4.9 MI SE JCT Rts. 330&79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37552, -76.35363
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,063 (2021)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Chapel RD over Boice 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek carry?

About 1,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.