RTE 221 over Tioughnioga River
PoorCortland County, New York · .2 MI W JCT SH 221 & US11 · Structure no. 000000001041800
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 179 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,978
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 221 over Tioughnioga River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 221 over Tioughnioga River in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 93 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,978 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,765 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 221 over Tioughnioga River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is RTE 221 over Tioughnioga River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 221 over Tioughnioga River carry?
About 1,978 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 221 over Tioughnioga River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 221 over Tioughnioga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.