US Bridges

Blodgett Mlls W R over Tioughnioga River

Good

Cortland County, New York · 0.2 MI E of Blodgett Mill · Structure no. 000000003312520

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
948
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blodgett Mlls W R over Tioughnioga River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blodgett Mlls W R over Tioughnioga River in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 60 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 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 948 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2038. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBlodgett Mlls W R
CrossesTioughnioga River
Location0.2 MI E of Blodgett Mill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.56823, -76.12112
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic948 (2018)
Projected traffic1,327 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blodgett Mlls W R over Tioughnioga River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Blodgett Mlls W R over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Blodgett Mlls W R over Tioughnioga River carry?

About 948 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Blodgett Mlls W R over Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blodgett Mlls W R over Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.