US Bridges

Crains Mill Road over E B Tioughnioga R

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 1.3 MI E of Truxton · Structure no. 000000003312400

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crains Mill Road over E B Tioughnioga R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crains Mill Road over E B Tioughnioga R in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 52 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 5 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCrains Mill Road
CrossesE B Tioughnioga R
Location1.3 MI E of Truxton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.71044, -76.00526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crains Mill Road over E B Tioughnioga R built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Crains Mill Road over E B Tioughnioga R 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 Crains Mill Road over E B Tioughnioga R carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Crains Mill Road over E B Tioughnioga R?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Crains Mill Road over E B Tioughnioga R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.