US Bridges

W Malloryville RD over Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

Tompkins County, New York · 1.6 MI SW of Mclean · Structure no. 000000003209780

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Malloryville RD over Fall Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying W Malloryville RD over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 110 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2037. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Malloryville RD
CrossesFall Creek
Location1.6 MI SW of Mclean
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53391, -76.31062
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2017)
Projected traffic335 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Malloryville RD over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is W Malloryville RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W Malloryville RD over Fall Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is W Malloryville RD over Fall Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns W Malloryville RD over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.