Buffalo Road over Sixmile Creek
GoodTompkins County, New York · In Slaterville Springs · Structure no. 000000003209760
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 593
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buffalo Road over Sixmile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buffalo Road over Sixmile Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 593 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Buffalo Road over Sixmile Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buffalo 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Buffalo Road over Sixmile Creek carry?
About 593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Buffalo Road over Sixmile Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Buffalo Road over Sixmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.