Mill Street over Virgil Creek
PoorTompkins County, New York · In Groton · Structure no. 000000003210290
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 412
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Street over Virgil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Street over Virgil Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 95 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 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Street over Virgil Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Mill Street over Virgil 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Street over Virgil Creek carry?
About 412 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mill Street over Virgil Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Street over Virgil Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.