US Bridges

South George Road over Virgil Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 1.6 Miles NW of Dryden · Structure no. 000000003209830

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,486
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South George Road over Virgil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South George Road over Virgil Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,486 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth George Road
CrossesVirgil Creek
Location1.6 Miles NW of Dryden
Coordinates42.49489, -76.32864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,486 (2019)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South George Road over Virgil Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is South George Road over Virgil 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does South George Road over Virgil Creek carry?

About 1,486 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is South George Road over Virgil Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South George Road over Virgil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.