US Bridges

Morrell Road over Pony Hollow Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 0.6 Miles NE Cayuga · Structure no. 000000003210180

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrell Road over Pony Hollow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Morrell Road over Pony Hollow Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesMorrell Road
CrossesPony Hollow Creek
Location0.6 Miles NE Cayuga
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28723, -76.6892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morrell Road over Pony Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrell Road over Pony Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Morrell Road over Pony Hollow Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Morrell Road over Pony Hollow Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Morrell Road over Pony Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.