US Bridges

North Cayuga Stree over Fall Creek

Poor

Tompkins County, New York · 100 from Woodland Pl. · Structure no. 000000002210600

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,294
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Cayuga Stree over Fall Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying North Cayuga Stree over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 91 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 2,294 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,786 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNorth Cayuga Stree
CrossesFall Creek
Location100 from Woodland Pl.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.45443, -76.49989
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,294 (2020)
Projected traffic2,786 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Cayuga Stree over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is North Cayuga Stree over Fall 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does North Cayuga Stree over Fall Creek carry?

About 2,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Cayuga Stree over Fall Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Cayuga Stree over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.