Freese Road over Fall Creek
PoorClosed to trafficTompkins County, New York · 0.13 MI NW of RTE 366 · Structure no. 000000003209800
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,059
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freese Road over Fall Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Freese Road over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 105 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,059 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,883 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 15 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freese Road over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Freese Road over Fall 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Freese Road over Fall Creek carry?
About 2,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Freese Road over Fall Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Freese Road over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.