Elm Street Ext over Fall Creek
PoorTompkins County, New York · 2.4 MI N Mclean · Structure no. 000000003210030
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street Ext over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street Ext over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Elm Street Ext over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street Ext 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Elm Street Ext over Fall Creek carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street Ext over Fall Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street Ext over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.