Madison Street over Cascadilla Creek
FairTompkins County, New York · City of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000002210500
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 386
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison Street over Cascadilla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Street over Cascadilla Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison Street over Cascadilla Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Madison 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Madison Street over Cascadilla Creek carry?
About 386 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Madison Street over Cascadilla Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Madison Street over Cascadilla Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.