US Bridges

Seneca Road over Boardman Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 1.3 MI Wnw of Trumansburg · Structure no. 000000003210250

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
527
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seneca Road over Boardman Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Seneca Road over Boardman Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 527 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSeneca Road
CrossesBoardman Creek
Location1.3 MI Wnw of Trumansburg
Coordinates42.54705, -76.68661
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2019)
Projected traffic738 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$455,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seneca Road over Boardman Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seneca Road over Boardman 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Seneca Road over Boardman Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Seneca Road over Boardman Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Seneca Road over Boardman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.