US Bridges

Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 3.5 MI S of Mcgraw · Structure no. 000000002207230

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 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 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHoxie Gorge Road
CrossesHoxie Gorge
Location3.5 MI S of Mcgraw
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54735, -76.09169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2017)
Projected traffic454 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$758,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hoxie Gorge Road over Hoxie Gorge?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.