US Bridges

Jersey Hill Road over Lick Brook

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 3.8 Miles NE of Newfield · Structure no. 000000003314120

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jersey Hill Road over Lick Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Jersey Hill Road over Lick Brook in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesJersey Hill Road
CrossesLick Brook
Location3.8 Miles NE of Newfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.37457, -76.52052
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2021)
Projected traffic305 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$360,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jersey Hill Road over Lick Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jersey Hill Road over Lick Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jersey Hill Road over Lick Brook carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Jersey Hill Road over Lick Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Jersey Hill Road over Lick Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.