US Bridges

Mcgraw-Marathon R over Smith Brook Tributary

Good

Cortland County, New York · 2.8 MI SE Cortlandville · Structure no. 000000003370830

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgraw-Marathon R over Smith Brook Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcgraw-Marathon R over Smith Brook Tributary in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcgraw-Marathon R
CrossesSmith Brook Tributary
Location2.8 MI SE Cortlandville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.57078, -76.04189
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic770 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$669,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgraw-Marathon R over Smith Brook Tributary built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Mcgraw-Marathon R over Smith Brook Tributary 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 Mcgraw-Marathon R over Smith Brook Tributary carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mcgraw-Marathon R over Smith Brook Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgraw-Marathon R over Smith Brook Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.