Banks Road over Sixmile Creek
GoodTompkins County, New York · .5 Mile East of Besemer · Structure no. 000000003209730
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 424
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Banks Road over Sixmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Banks Road over Sixmile Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 424 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2037. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Banks Road over Sixmile Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Banks Road over Sixmile 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Banks Road over Sixmile Creek carry?
About 424 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Banks Road over Sixmile Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Banks Road over Sixmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.