US Bridges

Cemetary Road over Trumansburg Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · At Trumansburg · Structure no. 000000003210360

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
616
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetary Road over Trumansburg Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cemetary Road over Trumansburg Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 616 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 862 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCemetary Road
CrossesTrumansburg Creek
LocationAt Trumansburg
Coordinates42.54153, -76.64736
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2019)
Projected traffic862 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$770,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetary Road over Trumansburg Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetary Road over Trumansburg 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetary Road over Trumansburg Creek carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cemetary Road over Trumansburg Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetary Road over Trumansburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.