US Bridges

Smith Road over M Br Tioughnioga River

Fair

Madison County, New York · 1 Mi.Se Deruyter Reservor · Structure no. 000000002205040

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road over M Br Tioughnioga River is a concrete culvert carrying Smith Road over M Br Tioughnioga River in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSmith Road
CrossesM Br Tioughnioga River
Location1 Mi.Se Deruyter Reservor
Coordinates42.79887, -75.85468
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2017)
Projected traffic319 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$290,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Road over M Br Tioughnioga River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Road over M Br Tioughnioga River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Road over M Br Tioughnioga River carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Smith Road over M Br Tioughnioga River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Road over M Br Tioughnioga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.