Stewart Avenue over Fall Creek
FairTompkins County, New York · 0.6 Miles E of RTE 13 · Structure no. 000000002210620
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 190 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,283
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stewart Avenue over Fall Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Stewart Avenue over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 74 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 2,283 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,824 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stewart Avenue over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Stewart Avenue over Fall 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Stewart Avenue over Fall Creek carry?
About 2,283 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Stewart Avenue over Fall Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Stewart Avenue over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.