US Bridges

County Road 121 over Fall Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · In Forest Home - Ithaca · Structure no. 000000003047450

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,660
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 121 over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 121 over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,660 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,446 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 121
CrossesFall Creek
LocationIn Forest Home - Ithaca
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45129, -76.46652
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,660 (2021)
Projected traffic4,446 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$781,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 121 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 121 over Fall Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 121 over Fall Creek carry?

About 3,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 121 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 121 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.