US Bridges

High Bridge Road over E Br Tioughnioga River

Poor

Cortland County, New York · 2.0 MI NE of Cuyler · Structure no. 000000003312330

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Bridge Road over E Br Tioughnioga River is a concrete arch - deck carrying High Bridge Road over E Br Tioughnioga River in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHigh Bridge Road
CrossesE Br Tioughnioga River
Location2.0 MI NE of Cuyler
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.75575, -75.91519
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2018)
Projected traffic330 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$564,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Bridge Road over E Br Tioughnioga River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Bridge Road over E Br Tioughnioga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does High Bridge Road over E Br Tioughnioga River carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is High Bridge Road over E Br Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns High Bridge Road over E Br Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.