US Bridges

Clarks Corners RD over N Br Big Brook

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 3.2 MI W of Marathon · Structure no. 000000003311980

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarks Corners RD over N Br Big Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Clarks Corners RD over N Br Big Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClarks Corners RD
CrossesN Br Big Brook
Location3.2 MI W of Marathon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.44048, -76.09114
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2020)
Projected traffic543 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarks Corners RD over N Br Big Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarks Corners RD over N Br Big 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Clarks Corners RD over N Br Big Brook carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clarks Corners RD over N Br Big Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clarks Corners RD over N Br Big Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.