US Bridges

Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 1.7 MI NE of Freeville · Structure no. 000000003210330

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,238
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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.

It carries about 5,238 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,270 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFall Creek Road
CrossesFall Creek
Location1.7 MI NE of Freeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.51754, -76.33807
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,238 (2018)
Projected traffic5,270 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$638,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Creek Road over Fall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek carry?

About 5,238 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Creek Road over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.