Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge Creek
PoorCortland County, New York · 3.5 MI S of Mcgraw · Structure no. 000000002207220
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.