US Bridges

RTE 392 over Virgil Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 0.1 MI E of Virgil RTE90 · Structure no. 000000001034380

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,504
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 392 over Virgil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 392 over Virgil Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,102 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 392
CrossesVirgil Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Virgil RTE90
RouteState Highway 392
Coordinates42.51064, -76.19248
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2021)
Projected traffic2,102 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 392 over Virgil Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 392 over Virgil Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 392 over Virgil Creek carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 392 over Virgil Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 392 over Virgil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.