US Bridges

Herman Road over Fall Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · E Side on Freeville Tn LN · Structure no. 000000003209850

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herman Road over Fall Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Herman Road over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHerman Road
CrossesFall Creek
LocationE Side on Freeville Tn LN
Coordinates42.5167, -76.33553
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2021)
Projected traffic956 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$339,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herman Road over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herman Road over Fall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Herman Road over Fall Creek carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Herman Road over Fall Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Herman Road over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.