US Bridges

Rickard Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri

Fair

Cortland County, New York · City of Cortland · Structure no. 000000002207880

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,366
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rickard Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rickard Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 2,366 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,312 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRickard Street
CrossesW. Branch Tioughnioga Ri
LocationCity of Cortland
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.60613, -76.17483
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,366 (2017)
Projected traffic3,312 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,366 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rickard Street over W. Branch Tioughnioga Ri?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.