US Bridges

Loring Crossing Ro over East Br. Tioughnioga Riv

Good

Cortland County, New York · 0.3 MI SE of RTE 13 · Structure no. 000000003312300

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
869
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loring Crossing Ro over East Br. Tioughnioga Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loring Crossing Ro over East Br. Tioughnioga Riv in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,217 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLoring Crossing Ro
CrossesEast Br. Tioughnioga Riv
Location0.3 MI SE of RTE 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.6266, -76.14785
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2018)
Projected traffic1,217 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loring Crossing Ro over East Br. Tioughnioga Riv built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loring Crossing Ro over East Br. Tioughnioga Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Loring Crossing Ro over East Br. Tioughnioga Riv carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Loring Crossing Ro over East Br. Tioughnioga Riv?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Loring Crossing Ro over East Br. Tioughnioga Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.