US Bridges

Shuler RD over Taughannock Crk

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 0.7 MI SW of Mecklenburg · Structure no. 000000002215980

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shuler RD over Taughannock Crk is a steel culvert carrying Shuler RD over Taughannock Crk in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesShuler RD
CrossesTaughannock Crk
Location0.7 MI SW of Mecklenburg
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44211, -76.72169
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2019)
Projected traffic203 by 2039
Trucks19%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shuler RD over Taughannock Crk built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shuler RD over Taughannock Crk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shuler RD over Taughannock Crk carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Shuler RD over Taughannock Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Shuler RD over Taughannock Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.