Stevens Road over Fall Creek
PoorTompkins County, New York · .8 Mile NW of Mclean · Structure no. 000000003314240
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stevens Road over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevens Road over Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Stevens Road over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stevens Road over Fall 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Stevens Road over Fall Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Stevens Road over Fall Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Stevens Road over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.