Turkey Hill Road over Cascadilla Creek
PoorTompkins County, New York · Varna · Structure no. 000000003314190
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,895
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turkey Hill Road over Cascadilla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Hill Road over Cascadilla Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turkey Hill Road over Cascadilla Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turkey Hill Road over Cascadilla Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Turkey Hill Road over Cascadilla Creek carry?
About 1,895 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Turkey Hill Road over Cascadilla Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Turkey Hill Road over Cascadilla Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.