Hines Road over Enfield Creek
PoorTompkins County, New York · 2 Miles SE of Enfield · Structure no. 000000003209950
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 147
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hines Road over Enfield Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hines Road over Enfield Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hines Road over Enfield Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hines Road over Enfield 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Hines Road over Enfield Creek carry?
About 147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hines Road over Enfield Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Hines Road over Enfield Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.