US Bridges

West Dryden Road over Mill Creek

Good

Tompkins County, New York · 6.8 MI SE of West Groton · Structure no. 000000003314170

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,478
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Dryden Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Dryden Road over Mill Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,478 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,464 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Dryden Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location6.8 MI SE of West Groton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.51798, -76.38191
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,478 (2019)
Projected traffic3,464 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$472,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Dryden Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Dryden Road over Mill Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West Dryden Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,478 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Dryden Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns West Dryden Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.