N TIOGA STREET
Carrying N TIOGA STREET over CASCADILLA CREEK
CITY OF ITHACA, Tompkins, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N TIOGA STREET
The N TIOGA STREET bridge in Tompkins, New York carries N TIOGA STREET over CASCADILLA CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 848 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N TIOGA STREET compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1982
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.0 m (52 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 848 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002210540
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
N TIOGA STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare N TIOGA STREET against other structures in Tompkins and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for N TIOGA STREET?
N TIOGA STREET in Tompkins, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N TIOGA STREET inspected?
N TIOGA STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 848 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N TIOGA STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N TIOGA STREET?
N TIOGA STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N TIOGA STREET?
N TIOGA STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is N TIOGA STREET and does age affect safety?
N TIOGA STREET was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1982.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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