US Bridges

Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · At Guide Board Corners · Structure no. 000000001046030

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,127
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Central Chapel RD 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 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 1,127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,578 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCentral Chapel RD
CrossesBoice Creek
LocationAt Guide Board Corners
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.3707, -76.35326
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.
Culvert5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,127 (2021)
Projected traffic1,578 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$330,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek built?

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

What condition is Central Chapel RD 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 Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek carry?

About 1,127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Central Chapel RD over Boice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.