US Bridges

Carpenter Road over E Br Tioughnioga Ck

Fair

Madison County, New York · 3.2 Miles East of Deruyte · Structure no. 000000002308260

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenter Road over E Br Tioughnioga Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenter Road over E Br Tioughnioga Ck in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCarpenter Road
CrossesE Br Tioughnioga Ck
Location3.2 Miles East of Deruyte
Coordinates42.76061, -75.8236
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$330,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenter Road over E Br Tioughnioga Ck built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Carpenter Road over E Br Tioughnioga Ck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Carpenter Road over E Br Tioughnioga Ck carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Carpenter Road over E Br Tioughnioga Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenter Road over E Br Tioughnioga Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.