US Bridges

County Road 6 over Taughannock Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 0.2 MI S of Mecklenburg · Structure no. 000000003332500

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Taughannock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6 over Taughannock Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesTaughannock Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Mecklenburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45258, -76.71037
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2018)
Projected traffic452 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$675,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Taughannock Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Taughannock Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Taughannock Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Taughannock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.