US Bridges

E Enfield Ctr RD over Enfield Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · .1 MI E of Enfield · Structure no. 000000003209940

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Enfield Ctr RD over Enfield Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Enfield Ctr RD over Enfield Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 74 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 5 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Enfield Ctr RD
CrossesEnfield Creek
Location.1 MI E of Enfield
Coordinates42.43591, -76.63052
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2019)
Projected traffic445 by 2039
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$563,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Enfield Ctr RD over Enfield Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is E Enfield Ctr RD over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E Enfield Ctr RD over Enfield Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is E Enfield Ctr RD over Enfield Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E Enfield Ctr RD over Enfield Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.