US Bridges

Madison Street over Dry Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · City of Cortland · Structure no. 000000002207800

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,027
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Street over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Madison Street over Dry Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,027 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,838 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMadison Street
CrossesDry Creek
LocationCity of Cortland
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.60372, -76.19354
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,027 (2019)
Projected traffic2,838 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Street over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Street over Dry Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,027 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Madison Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.