US Bridges

Brindley Street over Cayuga Inlet

Good

Tompkins County, New York · In City of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000002210400

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,943
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brindley Street over Cayuga Inlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brindley Street over Cayuga Inlet in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,943 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2036. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrindley Street
CrossesCayuga Inlet
LocationIn City of Ithaca
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.43923, -76.51255
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,943 (2016)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brindley Street over Cayuga Inlet built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brindley Street over Cayuga Inlet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Brindley Street over Cayuga Inlet carry?

About 1,943 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brindley Street over Cayuga Inlet?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Brindley Street over Cayuga Inlet?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.