Tompkins County Bridge Report Card
Tompkins County scores 53 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Tompkins County, New York
Tompkins County has 192 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 28 rated poor and 12 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.6% is above the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 25,634 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Tompkins County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 53/100 (F). The county has 192 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 28 in poor condition and 12 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 25,634 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 14.6% | 29.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.1% of measured traffic | 3.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.2% | 12.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 629,707 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 14.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 25,634 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Tompkins County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockerby Hill RD over Salmon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 328 | 1945 |
| Hines Road over Enfield Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 147 | 1955 |
| Park Service Road over Enfield Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 68 | 1930 |
| Durling RD over SB Taughannock Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 61 | 1930 |
| Carter Creek RD over Carter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1930 |
| RTE 13 over Pony Hollow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,214 | 1960 |
| RTE 96b over Trb Buttermilk Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,493 | 1929 |
| North Cayuga Stree over Fall Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,294 | 1934 |
| Freese Road over Fall Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,059 | 1920 |
| Turkey Hill Road over Cascadilla Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,895 | 1982 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.