N Tioga Street over Cascadilla Creek
PoorTompkins County, New York · City of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000002210540
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 848
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Tioga Street over Cascadilla Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Tioga Street over Cascadilla Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 848 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,049 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Tioga Street over Cascadilla Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is N Tioga Street over Cascadilla Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does N Tioga Street over Cascadilla Creek carry?
About 848 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is N Tioga Street over Cascadilla Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns N Tioga Street over Cascadilla Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.