South Cayuga St. over Six Mile Creek
GoodTompkins County, New York · Ithaca · Structure no. 000000002210430
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,216
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Cayuga St. over Six Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Cayuga St. over Six Mile Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8,216 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,165 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Cayuga St. over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is South Cayuga St. over Six Mile 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does South Cayuga St. over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 8,216 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South Cayuga St. over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns South Cayuga St. over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.