US Bridges

Mill Street over Willet Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 0.1 Miles E. of Willet · Structure no. 000000002207680

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Willet Creek is a wood or timber other carrying Mill Street over Willet Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesWillet Creek
Location0.1 Miles E. of Willet
Coordinates42.46898, -75.91061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$347,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Willet Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Willet Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Willet Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Willet Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Willet Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.