US Bridges

Springhouse Road over Virgil Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · On Dryden Village West LN · Structure no. 000000003263120

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,055
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhouse Road over Virgil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springhouse Road over Virgil Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,055 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,877 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringhouse Road
CrossesVirgil Creek
LocationOn Dryden Village West LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49444, -76.31382
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,055 (2021)
Projected traffic2,877 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$806,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springhouse Road over Virgil Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springhouse 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Springhouse Road over Virgil Creek carry?

About 2,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Springhouse Road over Virgil Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Springhouse Road over Virgil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.