County Road 146 over Taughannock Creek
PoorPosted for loadTompkins County, New York · 1.5 MI S of Trumansburg · Structure no. 000000003314460
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 146 over Taughannock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 146 over Taughannock Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 110 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 146 over Taughannock Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is County Road 146 over Taughannock 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 146 over Taughannock Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Road 146 over Taughannock Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 146 over Taughannock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.