US Bridges

Park Road over Enfield Creek

Fair

Tompkins County, New York · In Treman Park · Structure no. 000000005521360

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Enfield Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Road over Enfield Creek in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesEnfield Creek
LocationIn Treman Park
CountyTompkins County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.40618, -76.5977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2019)
Projected traffic295 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$496,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Enfield Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Enfield 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Enfield Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Enfield Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Enfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.