US Bridges

Ringwood Road over Tb Cascadilla Crk

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 3.3 MI SE of Varna · Structure no. 000000003314160

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
397
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ringwood Road over Tb Cascadilla Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Ringwood Road over Tb Cascadilla Crk in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRingwood Road
CrossesTb Cascadilla Crk
Location3.3 MI SE of Varna
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.43446, -76.37959
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2020)
Projected traffic555 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$348,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ringwood Road over Tb Cascadilla Crk built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ringwood Road over Tb Cascadilla Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ringwood Road over Tb Cascadilla Crk carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ringwood Road over Tb Cascadilla Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ringwood Road over Tb Cascadilla Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.