US Bridges

South Street over Trout Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 0.1 MI S of Mcgraw · Structure no. 000000003207790

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,271
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street over Trout Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,271 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,779 by 2037. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.1 MI S of Mcgraw
Coordinates42.59432, -76.09461
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,271 (2017)
Projected traffic1,779 by 2037
Trucks4%
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

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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street over Trout Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does South Street over Trout Brook carry?

About 1,271 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Trout Brook?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.