US Bridges

Stillwell Road over Trout Brook

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 2.3 MI E Mcgraw · Structure no. 000000003366900

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stillwell Road over Trout Brook is a steel culvert carrying Stillwell Road over Trout Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesStillwell Road
CrossesTrout Brook
Location2.3 MI E Mcgraw
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.5953, -76.04984
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2019)
Projected traffic169 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$287,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stillwell Road over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stillwell Road over Trout Brook 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 Stillwell Road over Trout Brook carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Stillwell Road over Trout Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Stillwell Road over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.