RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck
PoorCortland County, New York · 1.3 MI NE JCT SH221 & SH2 · Structure no. 000000001041770
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,102
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck carry?
About 1,102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.