US Bridges

RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 0.1 MI SE JCT Rts 200+221 · Structure no. 000000001040080

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 101 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 200
CrossesE Br Owego Creek
Location0.1 MI SE JCT Rts 200+221
RouteState Highway 200
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.42367, -76.20419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$753,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 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 fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 200 over E Br Owego Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.