Mill Street over Fall Creek
PoorTompkins County, New York · 0.7 MI W of Freeville · Structure no. 000000003209860
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Street over Fall Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mill Street over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 4 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.
It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Street over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Street over Fall Creek carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mill Street over Fall Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Street over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.