US Bridges

Forest Home DR over Fall Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 1 MI E of Cornell Univer · Structure no. 000000003047440

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,930
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Home DR over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Home DR over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,930 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,625 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Home DR
CrossesFall Creek
Location1 MI E of Cornell Univer
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45308, -76.47063
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,930 (2020)
Projected traffic3,625 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$932,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Home DR over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Home DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Home DR over Fall Creek carry?

About 2,930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forest Home DR over Fall Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Home DR over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.