Lewis Street over Egypt Creek
FairTompkins County, New York · 0.4 MI NW of Dryden · Structure no. 000000002263100
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 616
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lewis Street over Egypt Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Lewis Street over Egypt Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 862 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lewis Street over Egypt Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lewis Street over Egypt 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Lewis Street over Egypt Creek carry?
About 616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lewis Street over Egypt Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Lewis Street over Egypt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.