US Bridges

Floral Ave over Dry Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · City of Cortland · Structure no. 000000002207810

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,040
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floral Ave over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Floral Ave over Dry Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,286 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFloral Ave
CrossesDry Creek
LocationCity of Cortland
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.60417, -76.1929
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2020)
Projected traffic1,286 by 2041
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$804,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floral Ave over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Floral Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Floral Ave over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Floral Ave over Dry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Floral Ave over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.