US Bridges

Elm Street over Trout Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · W Village Line Mcgraw · Structure no. 000000003369610

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
704
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Trout Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Trout Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 704 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesTrout Brook
LocationW Village Line Mcgraw
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.59187, -76.10795
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2020)
Projected traffic986 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Street over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street over Trout Brook 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 Elm Street over Trout Brook carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Trout Brook?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.