US Bridges

RTE 91 over Shackham Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 3.4 MI N JCT Rts 91 + 13 · Structure no. 000000001034610

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
521
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 91 over Shackham Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 91 over Shackham Brook 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 8 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 91
CrossesShackham Brook
Location3.4 MI N JCT Rts 91 + 13
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates42.76025, -76.02691
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$477,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 91 over Shackham Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 91 over Shackham Brook 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 Shackham Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 91 over Shackham Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 91 over Shackham Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.