Lake Road over Place Brook
PoorCortland County, New York · 3.2 MI NW of Willet · Structure no. 000000002207210
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Road over Place Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Road over Place Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 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 | 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 | 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 Lake Road over Place Brook built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Road over Place Brook 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Road over Place Brook carry?
About 19 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Lake Road over Place Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Road over Place Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.