US Bridges

RTE 91 over Labrador Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · JCT Rts 13 + 91 · Structure no. 000000001034590

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
521
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 91 over Labrador Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 91 over Labrador Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 521 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 91
CrossesLabrador Creek
LocationJCT Rts 13 + 91
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates42.71332, -76.02593
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic521 (2021)
Projected traffic729 by 2041
Trucks15%
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

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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 91 over Labrador Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 91 over Labrador 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 91 over Labrador Creek carry?

About 521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 91 over Labrador Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 91 over Labrador Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.