THIS BRIDGE IS CLOSED.
This project would build a bridge that is usable for heavy and emergency
traffic on or near Red Mill Road, between Freeville and McLean, in the
Town of Dryden. The existing bridge on Red Mill Road is narrow and
was posted for 5 tons prior to closure. It is a 120-foot span truss
that was built in 1887. Lack of funding and concerns of the
State Historic Preservation Office have delayed construction. The
County is now investigating new funding options.
Funding: To be determined.
Budgeted County Share: To be determined.
Status: The bridge was closed on December 8, 2005, due
to extensive deterioration. County and Town of Dryden to strategize
on resuming replacement design to position the project for alternate funding.
The preferred design would build a modern bridge at the existing location
and relocate and restore the old bridge at a park in the Village of Freeville.
Schedule: Select preferred alternative in 2010.
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Forest Home Drive Bridge over Fall Creek,
Town of Ithaca.
This project will rehabilitate the metal truss bridge near the intersection
of Caldwell Road (the "upstream bridge"). The bridge will remain
a one-lane bridge. Approaches, including extension of sidewalks and
a crosswalk at Caldwell Road, will be improved.
Funding: 75% Federal; 25% Tompkins County, Town of Ithaca,
& Cornell University.
Budgeted County/Town/Cornell Share: $293,000
Status: The County is responding to comments from NYSDOT
on the project's final design report.
Schedule: Complete design in early 2010, with bidding for
2010-2011 construction.
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West Seneca Road Bridge over Boardman
Creek, Town of Ulysses.
This project will replace a 30-foot long by 20-foot wide concrete arch
bridge built in 1925, just west of Trumansburg, on the Seneca-Tompkins
County line.
Funding: (Design and right-of-way) 80% Tompkins County,
20% Town of Ulysses. Construction will receive 80% Federal funding.
Estimated County Share: $151,400.
Status: Design by Hunt Engineers of Horseheads, NY.
State DOT is now reviewing the project's final design report. Right-of-way
acquisition is complete.
Schedule: Complete design in early 2010. Bidding
for construction in 2010.
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Game Farm Road Bridge over Cascadilla
Creek, near Varna.
This project will replace a narrow, deteriorated bridge on the Ithaca-Dryden
town line. It will also raise the road over the bridge to improve
site distances and enhance access to an adjacent hiking / biking trail
and trailhead parking.
Funding: 50% Tompkins County; 50% Cornell University's
Community Transportation Initiative.
Estimated Cost: $500,000.
Status: Delta Engineers of Binghamton is designing the
replacement structure.
Schedule: Construction in 2010.
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Freese Road Bridge over Fall Creek, Hamlet
of Varna.
This project will repair several deteriorated members of this one-lane
truss bridge in the Town of Dryden. Daytime closures will be required.
Funding: 100% Tompkins County.
Estimated Cost: $10,000.
Status: Scheduling repairs once materials are on hand.
Schedule: Construction in fall 2010.
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Enfield Center Road Bridge over Enfield Creek,
Town of Enfield.
This project will paint and replace the deck and railings on this 35-foot
span, 19-foot wide bridge in the Town of Enfield. The new deck will
widen the bridge to 22 feet between rails and allow removal of the current
15-ton weight limit. Construction will be by County forces.
Funding: Deck - Town of Enfield; Railings - Tompkins
County; Painting - 80% Federal, 15% NY State, 5% Tompkins County.
Estimated Cost: $12,000.
Status: State and Federal Transportation Departments have
approved painting conceptual design. The Town has authorized purchase
of deck materials, which is pending award of County bid.
Schedule: Construction in summer 2010.
