US Bridges

Ferguson RD over West Virgil Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · At Dryden · Structure no. 000000003210310

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,381
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson RD over West Virgil Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ferguson RD over West Virgil Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,933 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFerguson RD
CrossesWest Virgil Creek
LocationAt Dryden
Coordinates42.48322, -76.2982
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2021)
Projected traffic1,933 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$568,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferguson RD over West Virgil Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson RD over West Virgil 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ferguson RD over West Virgil Creek carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ferguson RD over West Virgil Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson RD over West Virgil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.