US Bridges

RTE 221 over Tributary E B Owego Cree

Good

Cortland County, New York · .2 MI NE JCT SH38 & SH221 · Structure no. 000000001041750

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,299
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 221 over Tributary E B Owego Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 221 over Tributary E B Owego Cree in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,816 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 221
CrossesTributary E B Owego Cree
Location.2 MI NE JCT SH38 & SH221
RouteState Highway 221
Coordinates42.42799, -76.22516
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,299 (2019)
Projected traffic1,816 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$937,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 221 over Tributary E B Owego Cree built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 221 over Tributary E B Owego Cree 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 221 over Tributary E B Owego Cree carry?

About 1,299 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 221 over Tributary E B Owego Cree?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 221 over Tributary E B Owego Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.