Cemetery Lane over Fall Creek
PoorPosted for loadTompkins County, New York · .6 MI NW of Mclean · Structure no. 000000003210010
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 114
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cemetery Lane over Fall Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cemetery Lane over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 17 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cemetery Lane over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cemetery Lane 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Cemetery Lane over Fall Creek carry?
About 114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Cemetery Lane over Fall Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cemetery Lane over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.