US Bridges

RTE 80 over Tioughnioga Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 02MI S JCT Rts 13+80 · Structure no. 000000001094200

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,301
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 80 over Tioughnioga Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 80 over Tioughnioga Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,301 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 80
CrossesTioughnioga Creek
Location02MI S JCT Rts 13+80
RouteState Highway 80
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81053, -75.82913
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,301 (2020)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$459,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 80 over Tioughnioga Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 80 over Tioughnioga Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 80 over Tioughnioga Creek carry?

About 1,301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 80 over Tioughnioga Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 80 over Tioughnioga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.