RTE 89 over Flood Control Channel C
GoodTompkins County, New York · 0.5 MI N of W Buffalo ST · Structure no. 000000001077240
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,436
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 89 over Flood Control Channel C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 89 over Flood Control Channel C in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,436 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,963 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 89 over Flood Control Channel C built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 89 over Flood Control Channel C 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 89 over Flood Control Channel C carry?
About 6,436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 89 over Flood Control Channel C?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 89 over Flood Control Channel C?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.