US Bridges

Wall Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri

PoorClosed to traffic

Cortland County, New York · Village of Homer · Structure no. 000000002207700

Built
1878
147 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wall Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Wall Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1878 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 322 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWall Street
CrossesW. Branch Tioughnioga Ri
LocationVillage of Homer
Coordinates42.63705, -76.17661
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2017)
Projected traffic451 by 2037
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wall Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri built?

It was built in 1878, making it 147 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Wall Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri 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 Wall Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wall Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Wall Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.