US Bridges

Game Farm Road over Cascadilla Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 1.3 MI E Ithaca City Lmts · Structure no. 000000003209880

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,482
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Game Farm Road over Cascadilla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Game Farm Road over Cascadilla Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,833 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGame Farm Road
CrossesCascadilla Creek
Location1.3 MI E Ithaca City Lmts
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.44043, -76.44871
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,482 (2021)
Projected traffic1,833 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Game Farm Road over Cascadilla Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Game Farm Road over Cascadilla 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Game Farm Road over Cascadilla Creek carry?

About 1,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Game Farm Road over Cascadilla Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Game Farm Road over Cascadilla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.