US Bridges

East Lake Road over Dryden Lake Inlet

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 3 MI SE Dryden-E Lake RD · Structure no. 000000003314150

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lake Road over Dryden Lake Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Lake Road over Dryden Lake Inlet in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Lake Road
CrossesDryden Lake Inlet
Location3 MI SE Dryden-E Lake RD
Coordinates42.45518, -76.26171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2018)
Projected traffic183 by 2038
Trucks1%
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$804,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Lake Road over Dryden Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Lake Road over Dryden Lake Inlet 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Lake Road over Dryden Lake Inlet carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Lake Road over Dryden Lake Inlet?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns East Lake Road over Dryden Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.