US Bridges

Carman Road over Taughannock Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 2.0 MI South of Perry Ciy · Structure no. 000000003332470

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carman Road over Taughannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carman Road over Taughannock Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 34 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCarman Road
CrossesTaughannock Creek
Location2.0 MI South of Perry Ciy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46372, -76.70387
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic105 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

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$947,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carman Road over Taughannock Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Carman Road over Taughannock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Carman Road over Taughannock Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Carman Road over Taughannock Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Carman Road over Taughannock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.