US Bridges

Harvey Hill Road over Trb Enfield Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 1 Mile South of Enfield · Structure no. 000000003209930

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
373
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Hill Road over Trb Enfield Creek is a concrete slab carrying Harvey Hill Road over Trb Enfield Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 76 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 373 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHarvey Hill Road
CrossesTrb Enfield Creek
Location1 Mile South of Enfield
Coordinates42.42143, -76.63094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2018)
Projected traffic522 by 2038
Trucks9%
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$724,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Hill Road over Trb Enfield Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Harvey Hill Road over Trb Enfield Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Harvey Hill Road over Trb Enfield Creek carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Hill Road over Trb Enfield Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Hill Road over Trb Enfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.