US Bridges

Mcgraw Marathon RD over Hunts Creek

Poor

Cortland County, New York · 3.2 MI N of Marathon · Structure no. 000000003312030

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgraw Marathon RD over Hunts Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mcgraw Marathon RD over Hunts Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMcgraw Marathon RD
CrossesHunts Creek
Location3.2 MI N of Marathon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.47448, -76.03286
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2017)
Projected traffic714 by 2037
Trucks6%
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$523,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgraw Marathon RD over Hunts Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcgraw Marathon RD over Hunts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Mcgraw Marathon RD over Hunts Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mcgraw Marathon RD over Hunts Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgraw Marathon RD over Hunts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.