Park Road over Owl Gorge
FairTompkins County, New York · 0.5MI NE Buttermilk Falls · Structure no. 000000005523980
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Park Road over Owl Gorge is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Road over Owl Gorge in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Park Road over Owl Gorge built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Road over Owl Gorge 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Park Road over Owl Gorge carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Park Road over Owl Gorge?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Park Road over Owl Gorge?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.