Town Line Road over Lick Brook
PoorTompkins County, New York · 1.6 MI SW Buttermilk Flls · Structure no. 000000003210050
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 179
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Town Line Road over Lick Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town Line Road over Lick Brook in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Town Line Road over Lick Brook built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Town Line Road over Lick Brook 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Town Line Road over Lick Brook carry?
About 179 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Town Line Road over Lick Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Town Line Road over Lick Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.