RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck
PoorCortland County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT SH221 & SH38 · Structure no. 000000001069490
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,299
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 87 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 1,299 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,816 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 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 Trb E Br Owego Ck built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
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 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck carry?
About 1,299 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 221 over Trb E Br Owego Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.