US Bridges

County Road 116 over Smith Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 1.4 Miles SE of Mcgraw · Structure no. 000000003311990

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
913
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 116 over Smith Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 116 over Smith Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,129 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 116
CrossesSmith Brook
Location1.4 Miles SE of Mcgraw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58522, -76.07067
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2020)
Projected traffic1,129 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$406,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 116 over Smith Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 116 over Smith 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 116 over Smith Brook carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 116 over Smith Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m).

Who owns County Road 116 over Smith Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.