US Bridges

Tripoli Road over E B Tioughnioga R

Poor

Cortland County, New York · .3 MI Northwest of Cuyler · Structure no. 000000003312360

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tripoli Road over E B Tioughnioga R is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tripoli Road over E B Tioughnioga R in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTripoli Road
CrossesE B Tioughnioga R
Location.3 MI Northwest of Cuyler
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.73891, -75.95437
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2019)
Projected traffic438 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$618,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tripoli Road over E B Tioughnioga R built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tripoli Road over E B Tioughnioga R 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 Tripoli Road over E B Tioughnioga R carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tripoli Road over E B Tioughnioga R?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tripoli Road over E B Tioughnioga R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.