US Bridges

Texas Valley Road over W Br Merrill Crk

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 3.2 MI NE of Marathon · Structure no. 000000003312060

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Valley Road over W Br Merrill Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Texas Valley Road over W Br Merrill Crk in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Valley Road
CrossesW Br Merrill Crk
Location3.2 MI NE of Marathon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46765, -75.98841
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2020)
Projected traffic564 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$344,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Texas Valley Road over W Br Merrill Crk built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Valley Road over W Br Merrill Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Texas Valley Road over W Br Merrill Crk carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Texas Valley Road over W Br Merrill Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Valley Road over W Br Merrill Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.