Summary
The 70-year-old, two-girder bridge in Enfield will be replaced in a $3.376 million project — 80% federal, 15% state, only 5% county. The bridge will also be widened to at least 14-foot lanes so plow trucks can pass safely; construction is targeted for 2028.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
County share drops to about 5% of $3.376 million thanks to new state Marchiselli funding.
Enfield residents and anyone traveling Hines Road, plus county plow operations.
Travelers facing detours around closed bridges.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — June 16, 2026
The county moved ahead on replacing the Hines Road Bridge over Enfield Creek, with new state funding cutting the local share to 5% of the $3.376 million cost.
Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026
The county is moving forward on replacing the Hines Road Bridge, with 95% of the $3.38 million cost covered by federal and state funding — a deal that could cut the county's local share to in-kind services. A $385,000 design contract is the next step.
Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — June 2, 2026
The county committed $3.376 million to replace the Hines Road bridge over Enfield Creek, with roughly 80% expected back in federal aid. Local share is about $675,200.
Facilities and Infrastructure Committee - Regular Meeting — May 21, 2026
The 70-year-old, two-girder bridge in Enfield will be replaced in a $3.376 million project — 80% federal, 15% state, only 5% county. The bridge will also be widened to at least 14-foot lanes so plow trucks can pass safely; construction is targeted for 2028.
Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — March 19, 2026
Legislators discussed the stalled Podunk Road Bridge replacement — delayed by the regional DOT office since 2021 — and the county's decision to self-insure the Newfield Covered Bridge. Chair Black offered to call state representatives to push the DOT along.
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