Tompkins County Bridges

The bridge program oversees construction, maintenance, and repair of 108 bridges on County, Town, and Village roads.  Major construction and design plans include: 

School Street Bridge - McLean - CLOSED
Red Mill Road Bridge - Dryden - CLOSED
Newfield Depot Road Bridge - Newfield
Banks Road Bridge - Town of Caroline - CLOSED
Harford Road Bridge - Town of Caroline
Forest Home Drive Bridge - Town of Ithaca
 

(Updated September 5, 2008) 

• Newfield Depot Road Bridge over Cayuga Inlet, Town of Newfield.
 
This project  will replace a 64-foot span, 24-foot wide concrete arch bridge in the Town of Newfield.  The bridge was built in 1931, and is adjacent to the railroad tracks, a DEC fishing access, and a residential neighborhood (trailer park) which generates significant pedestrian traffic.

Funding:  80% Federal; 15% NY State; 5% Tompkins County.

Budgeted County Share:  $49,000 

Status:  NYSDOT has recommended funding the project for construction in 2011.  Hydraulic analysis has shown slightly improved flooding conditions would result with the proposed bridge.

Schedule:  County, State, and Federal approval of preliminary design by the end of 2008.  Construction in 2011.
 
 

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• McLean School Street Bridge, County Road 105 over Fall Creek, Hamlet of McLean.

THIS BRIDGE IS CLOSED (Pedestrian Bridge installed).

This project replaces the bridge over Fall Creek, in the hamlet of McLean.  A hydraulic analysis proved the bridge is undersized.  After consultation with the McLean Fire Department, the State DOT, and the Groton Highway Department, the bridge will be completely closed during replacement.  Detours will be established. 

Funding:  80% Federal; 12% NY State; 8% Tompkins County. 

Budgeted County Share:  $86,245 

Status:   The County Legislature awarded a contract to Economy Paving Co., the low bidder.  Construction is underway.

Schedule:  The bridge will close on September 8th.  Re-opening is scheduled for December 1, 2008.
 
 

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• Red Mill Road Bridge over Fall Creek, Town of Dryden 

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.  Replacement design is on hold pending funding.  The County is considering elimination of the crossing and moving the bridge to a pedestiran trail among possible project alternatives.

Schedule:  Select preferred alternative in 2008. 
 
 

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Banks Road Bridge over 6-mile Creek, Town of Caroline.

THIS BRIDGE IS CLOSED.

This bridge will be replaced as a result of  instability due to flooding in June 2006. LaBella Associates of Rochester is preparing the replacement design.

Funding:  100% State (SEMO) & Federal (FEMA).

Satus:  Bridge replacement is underway.  The Contractor is Silverline Consruction of Burdett.

Schedule:  The new bridge should be open to traffic by November 1, 2008.

Link:  SEMO Report.
 
 

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Harford Road Bridge over Owego Creek, West Branch, Town of Caroline.

THIS BRIDGE IS CLOSED, WITH TEMPORARY BRIDGE ACCESS.

Replacement of beams and deck will return this bridge to 2-lane operation.  The bridge is jointly owned by Tompkins and Tioga Counties.

Funding:  50% Tompkins County & 50% Tioga County.

Satus:  Construction on the bridge is nearig completion.  Approach work and clean-up will continue into mid-September.

Schedule:  The bridge should re-open by September 10th.
 

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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.

Budgeted County/Town Share:  $293,000

Status:  Consultant Erdman-Anthony & Associates of Rochester is evaluating design alternatives.  Stakehoulders from County, Town, neighborhood, and Cornell Plantations have met to discuss project scope.

Schedule:  Construction in 2009.