US Bridges

Dutch Hill Road over Gee Brook

Good

Cortland County, New York · 2.5 MI SW of Cincinnatus · Structure no. 000000002207200

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Hill Road over Gee Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Dutch Hill Road over Gee Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesDutch Hill Road
CrossesGee Brook
Location2.5 MI SW of Cincinnatus
Coordinates42.52158, -75.92554
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$278,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutch Hill Road over Gee Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Hill Road over Gee Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dutch Hill Road over Gee Brook carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Hill Road over Gee Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns Dutch Hill Road over Gee Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.