US Bridges

Johnson Road over Virgil Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 1 MI SW Freevle Virgil Ck · Structure no. 000000003210320

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
605
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Virgil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road over Virgil Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 40 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesVirgil Creek
Location1 MI SW Freevle Virgil Ck
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.50485, -76.34967
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2021)
Projected traffic847 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$680,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road over Virgil Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Johnson Road over 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 Johnson Road over Virgil Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over Virgil Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Virgil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.