Middaugh Road over Sixmile Creek
PoorTompkins County, New York · 1 MI South of Besemer · Structure no. 000000003209720
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middaugh Road over Sixmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middaugh Road over Sixmile Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middaugh Road over Sixmile Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middaugh Road over Sixmile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Middaugh Road over Sixmile Creek carry?
About 797 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Middaugh Road over Sixmile Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Middaugh Road over Sixmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.