US Bridges

Mcgraw Marathon RD over Hunts Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 2.4 MI N of Marathon · Structure no. 000000003312040

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
532
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 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 532 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcgraw Marathon RD
CrossesHunts Creek
Location2.4 MI N of Marathon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.46438, -76.03289
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2017)
Projected traffic745 by 2037
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$572,000 (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 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 June 2023.

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

About 532 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcgraw Marathon RD over Hunts Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgraw Marathon RD over Hunts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.