US Bridges

Pine Street over W.Branch Tioughnioga Riv

PoorPosted for load

Cortland County, New York · In Village of Homer · Structure no. 000000002207690

Built
1878
147 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over W.Branch Tioughnioga Riv is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Pine Street over W.Branch Tioughnioga Riv in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1878 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 147 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPine Street
CrossesW.Branch Tioughnioga Riv
LocationIn Village of Homer
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.63613, -76.17662
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2021)
Projected traffic221 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Street over W.Branch Tioughnioga Riv built?

It was built in 1878, making it 147 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Pine Street over W.Branch Tioughnioga Riv 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 Pine Street over W.Branch Tioughnioga Riv carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pine Street over W.Branch Tioughnioga Riv?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Street over W.Branch Tioughnioga Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.