Thurston Avenue over Fall Creek
FairTompkins County, New York · 1.4 M E of Rt 13 · Structure no. 000000002210630
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 230 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,736
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thurston Avenue over Fall Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Thurston Avenue over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 6 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 5,736 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,968 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 56 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thurston Avenue over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Thurston 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 Thurston Avenue over Fall Creek carry?
About 5,736 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Thurston Avenue over Fall Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Thurston Avenue over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.