Lake Street over Fall Creek
GoodTompkins County, New York · City of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000002210610
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,644
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Street over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Street over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,644 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,426 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Street over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Street over Fall 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Street over Fall Creek carry?
About 3,644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lake Street over Fall Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Street over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.