US Bridges

RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek

Poor

Cortland County, New York · 0.1 MI E JCT Rts 38 + 200 · Structure no. 000000001040070

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
462
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 91 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 4 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.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 200
CrossesE Br Owego Creek
Location0.1 MI E JCT Rts 38 + 200
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates42.41084, -76.20359
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2019)
Projected traffic647 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.