US Bridges

RTE 930 over Tioughnioga River

Poor

Cortland County, New York · Homer Int + Tioughnioga R · Structure no. 000000001064810

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,063
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 930 over Tioughnioga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 930 over Tioughnioga River in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,063 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,405 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 930
CrossesTioughnioga River
LocationHomer Int + Tioughnioga R
RouteState Highway 930
Coordinates42.62744, -76.17995
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,063 (2021)
Projected traffic10,405 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 930 over Tioughnioga River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 930 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 930 over Tioughnioga River carry?

About 10,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 930 over Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 930 over Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.