US Bridges

Mcgraw Marathon RD over Smith Brook

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 2.1 MI SE of Mcgraw · Structure no. 000000003312000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgraw Marathon RD over Smith Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mcgraw Marathon RD over Smith Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMcgraw Marathon RD
CrossesSmith Brook
Location2.1 MI SE of Mcgraw
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.58149, -76.05991
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2018)
Projected traffic879 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$413,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgraw Marathon RD over Smith Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcgraw Marathon RD over Smith 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mcgraw Marathon RD over Smith Brook carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcgraw Marathon RD over Smith Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgraw Marathon RD over Smith Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.