US Bridges

Durling RD over SB Taughannock Ck

PoorPosted for load

Tompkins County, New York · 1.5 MI SE of Trumansburg · Structure no. 000000002210240

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durling RD over SB Taughannock Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durling RD over SB Taughannock Ck in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDurling RD
CrossesSB Taughannock Ck
Location1.5 MI SE of Trumansburg
Coordinates42.52133, -76.65502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2017)
Projected traffic85 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$443,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Durling RD over SB Taughannock Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durling RD over SB Taughannock Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Durling RD over SB Taughannock Ck carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Durling RD over SB Taughannock Ck?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Durling RD over SB Taughannock Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.