Hancock Street over Cascadilla Creek
FairTompkins County, New York · City of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000002210490
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,662
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hancock Street over Cascadilla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hancock Street over Cascadilla Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,056 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hancock Street over Cascadilla Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hancock Street over Cascadilla Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Hancock Street over Cascadilla Creek carry?
About 1,662 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hancock Street over Cascadilla Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Hancock Street over Cascadilla Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.