Comfort Road over Buttermilk Creek
FairTompkins County, New York · 1.8 MI S Buttermilk Falls · Structure no. 000000003314110
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 641
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Comfort Road over Buttermilk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Comfort Road over Buttermilk 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 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Comfort Road over Buttermilk Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Comfort Road over Buttermilk 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Comfort Road over Buttermilk Creek carry?
About 641 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Comfort Road over Buttermilk Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Comfort Road over Buttermilk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.