GERMAN CROSS ROAD
Carrying GERMAN CROSS ROAD over SIXMILE CREEK
2.7 MI SE ITHACA CITY LMT, Tompkins, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GERMAN CROSS ROAD
The GERMAN CROSS ROAD bridge in Tompkins, New York carries GERMAN CROSS ROAD over SIXMILE CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 27.7 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 238 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GERMAN CROSS ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1983
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 27.7 m (91 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 238 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003209910
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GERMAN CROSS ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
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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 GERMAN CROSS ROAD?
GERMAN CROSS ROAD in Tompkins, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GERMAN CROSS ROAD inspected?
GERMAN CROSS ROAD'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 238 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GERMAN CROSS ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GERMAN CROSS ROAD?
GERMAN CROSS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GERMAN CROSS ROAD?
GERMAN CROSS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GERMAN CROSS ROAD and does age affect safety?
GERMAN CROSS ROAD was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.
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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