Beebe Dam Bridge
NBI Information
Location
State: New York
County: Tompkins County
Feature Carried: Pedestrian Path
Feature Crossed: Fall Creek
Latitude, Longitude: 42.4517, -76.4800
Structure Open, Posted, or Closed to Traffic: Open to Pedestrians
History
Year Built: 1997
Picture Date: April 7, 2024
Geometry
Lanes on Structure: 1
Lanes under Structure: 0
Number of Main Spans: 1
Main Structure Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Main Structure Material: Steel
Condition
Bridge is not on the National Bridge Inventory
Bridge Information
The Beebe Dam Bridge was built in 1997 to connect Cornell’s central campus and north campus. The previous bridge at this site was a “temporary” bridge that was built in 1960 and was closed in 1995 due to severe deterioration.
This bridge incorporated some high-tech solution in an attempt to extend its service life. There is an electric de-icing mat embedded in the concrete deck which significantly reduces the need for de-icing salt. In addition, the concrete deck utilized a micro silica concrete mix surface in order to make it last longer, and the railing is constructed from non-corrosive aluminum.
References
Cornell Chronical: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/1997/12/state-art-span-over-triphammer-falls-best-bridge-damsite-opens-dec-9
