US Bridges

Grout Brook Road over Grout Brook

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 1.6 MI NW of Scott · Structure no. 000000003207480

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grout Brook Road over Grout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grout Brook Road over Grout Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrout Brook Road
CrossesGrout Brook
Location1.6 MI NW of Scott
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73957, -76.26442
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2017)
Projected traffic115 by 2037
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$559,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grout Brook Road over Grout Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grout Brook Road over Grout Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Grout Brook Road over Grout Brook carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Grout Brook Road over Grout Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Grout Brook Road over Grout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.