Burns Road over Six Mile Creek
FairTompkins County, New York · 2 MI SE of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000003210060
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,135
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burns Road over Six Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burns Road over Six Mile Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,135 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,641 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Burns Road over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burns Road over Six Mile 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Burns Road over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 2,135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Burns Road over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Burns Road over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.