US Bridges

Oil Mill Road over E Branch Tioughnioga Riv

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 3.0 MI NE of Cuyler · Structure no. 000000003207250

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil Mill Road over E Branch Tioughnioga Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oil Mill Road over E Branch Tioughnioga Riv in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOil Mill Road
CrossesE Branch Tioughnioga Riv
Location3.0 MI NE of Cuyler
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76334, -75.90369
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2018)
Projected traffic221 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$661,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oil Mill Road over E Branch Tioughnioga Riv built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oil Mill Road over E Branch Tioughnioga Riv 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 Oil Mill Road over E Branch Tioughnioga Riv carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Oil Mill Road over E Branch Tioughnioga Riv?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oil Mill Road over E Branch Tioughnioga Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.