US Bridges

CO RD 164 over Trib Fall Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · 3.5 MI W of Dryden · Structure no. 000000003367860

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
752
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 164 over Trib Fall Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CO RD 164 over Trib Fall Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 752 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 164
CrossesTrib Fall Creek
Location3.5 MI W of Dryden
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.48019, -76.35448
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2020)
Projected traffic1,051 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$196,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 164 over Trib Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 164 over Trib Fall Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 164 over Trib Fall Creek carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 164 over Trib Fall Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns CO RD 164 over Trib Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.