Giles Street over Sixmile Creek
GoodTompkins County, New York · City of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000002210470
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,139
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Giles Street over Sixmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Giles Street over Sixmile Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,139 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,883 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Giles Street over Sixmile Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Giles Street over Sixmile 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Giles Street over Sixmile Creek carry?
About 3,139 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Giles Street over Sixmile Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Giles Street over Sixmile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.