US Bridges

Best Road over E. Br.Tioughnioga Creek

Fair

Madison County, New York · 2.75 Mi.E.Of Deruyter · Structure no. 000000002205030

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Best Road over E. Br.Tioughnioga Creek is a steel culvert carrying Best Road over E. Br.Tioughnioga Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBest Road
CrossesE. Br.Tioughnioga Creek
Location2.75 Mi.E.Of Deruyter
CountyMadison County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.7588, -75.83174
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2018)
Projected traffic3 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Best Road over E. Br.Tioughnioga Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Best Road over E. Br.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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Best Road over E. Br.Tioughnioga Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Best Road over E. Br.Tioughnioga Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Best Road over E. Br.Tioughnioga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.