ELM STREET EXT
Carrying ELM STREET EXT over FALL CREEK
2.4 MI N MCLEAN, Tompkins, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ELM STREET EXT
The ELM STREET EXT bridge in Tompkins, New York carries ELM STREET EXT over FALL CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 154 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 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ELM STREET EXT compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.8 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 154 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003210030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
ELM STREET EXT 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 ELM STREET EXT 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 ELM STREET EXT?
ELM STREET EXT in Tompkins, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ELM STREET EXT inspected?
ELM STREET EXT'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 154 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELM STREET EXT 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 ELM STREET EXT?
ELM STREET EXT has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ELM STREET EXT?
ELM STREET EXT is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ELM STREET EXT and does age affect safety?
ELM STREET EXT was built in 1981, making it 45 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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