US Bridges

East Keeney Road over E Br Tioughnioga River

Good

Cortland County, New York · 1 Mile North of Cuyler · Structure no. 000000003312340

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Keeney Road over E Br Tioughnioga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Keeney Road over E Br Tioughnioga River in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast Keeney Road
CrossesE Br Tioughnioga River
Location1 Mile North of Cuyler
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.75118, -75.94573
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2019)
Projected traffic510 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$924,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Keeney Road over E Br Tioughnioga River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Keeney Road over E Br Tioughnioga River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Keeney Road over E Br Tioughnioga River carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is East Keeney Road over E Br Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns East Keeney Road over E Br Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.