US Bridges

North Tower Road over Trib to Trout Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 1.0 MI North of 41 · Structure no. 000000003371640

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Tower Road over Trib to Trout Brook is a concrete frame carrying North Tower Road over Trib to Trout Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorth Tower Road
CrossesTrib to Trout Brook
Location1.0 MI North of 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.61251, -76.0132
Functional classRural 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$335,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Tower Road over Trib to Trout Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Tower Road over Trib to 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North Tower Road over Trib to Trout Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is North Tower Road over Trib to Trout Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns North Tower Road over Trib to Trout Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.