US Bridges

CR108B over West Branch Tioughnioga

Good

Cortland County, New York · 1 Mile SE of Preble · Structure no. 000000003311950

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR108B over West Branch Tioughnioga is a steel culvert carrying CR108B over West Branch Tioughnioga in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR108B
CrossesWest Branch Tioughnioga
Location1 Mile SE of Preble
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.73214, -76.13069
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2020)
Projected traffic454 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$504,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR108B over West Branch Tioughnioga built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR108B over West Branch Tioughnioga 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR108B over West Branch Tioughnioga carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR108B over West Branch Tioughnioga?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR108B over West Branch Tioughnioga?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.