US Bridges

E Homer Crossing over E Br Tioughnioga River

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 4.5 MI N of Mcgraw · Structure no. 000000003312270

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Homer Crossing over E Br Tioughnioga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Homer Crossing over E Br Tioughnioga River in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Homer Crossing
CrossesE Br Tioughnioga River
Location4.5 MI N of Mcgraw
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6614, -76.1017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2019)
Projected traffic354 by 2039
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Homer Crossing over E Br Tioughnioga River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Homer Crossing over E Br Tioughnioga River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E Homer Crossing over E Br Tioughnioga River carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Homer Crossing over E Br Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E Homer Crossing over E Br Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.