RTE 221 over Jennings Creek
PoorCortland County, New York · 3.6 MI SW JCT Rts 221 +11 · Structure no. 000000001041790
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,102
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 221 over Jennings Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 221 over Jennings Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 3 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 221 over Jennings Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 221 over Jennings 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 221 over Jennings Creek carry?
About 1,102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 221 over Jennings Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 221 over Jennings Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.