US Bridges

Mechanic Street over E Br Tioughnioga Ck

Fair

Madison County, New York · 0.1 MI N of Deruyter · Structure no. 000000003308290

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mechanic Street over E Br Tioughnioga Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mechanic Street over E Br Tioughnioga Ck in Madison County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 89 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMechanic Street
CrossesE Br Tioughnioga Ck
Location0.1 MI N of Deruyter
Coordinates42.76079, -75.88712
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2017)
Projected traffic504 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$497,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mechanic Street over E Br Tioughnioga Ck built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Mechanic Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mechanic Street over E Br Tioughnioga Ck carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mechanic Street over E Br Tioughnioga Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mechanic Street over E Br Tioughnioga Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.