Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek
FairCortland County, New York · 3.5 MI NE of Marathon · Structure no. 000000003312070
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 231
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Texas Valley Road over Merrill 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek carry?
About 231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Texas Valley Road over Merrill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.