US Bridges

RTE 366 over Cascadilla Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 0.3 MI E JCT Rts 366 + 79 · Structure no. 000000001046760

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,844
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 366 over Cascadilla Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 366 over Cascadilla Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,844 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,099 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 366
CrossesCascadilla Creek
Location0.3 MI E JCT Rts 366 + 79
RouteState Highway 366
Coordinates42.44369, -76.4699
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,844 (2020)
Projected traffic7,099 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 366 over Cascadilla Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 366 over Cascadilla 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 366 over Cascadilla Creek carry?

About 5,844 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 366 over Cascadilla Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 366 over Cascadilla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.