US Bridges

Cecil a Malone DR over Flood Relief Chan

Good

Tompkins County, New York · City of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000002210640

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,579
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cecil a Malone DR over Flood Relief Chan is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cecil a Malone DR over Flood Relief Chan in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,579 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2037. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCecil a Malone DR
CrossesFlood Relief Chan
LocationCity of Ithaca
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.43644, -76.51263
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,579 (2017)
Projected traffic3,611 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cecil a Malone DR over Flood Relief Chan built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cecil a Malone DR over Flood Relief Chan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cecil a Malone DR over Flood Relief Chan carry?

About 2,579 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cecil a Malone DR over Flood Relief Chan?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cecil a Malone DR over Flood Relief Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.