US Bridges

Hamlin Street over Dry Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 1 MI W RTE 11 · Structure no. 000000002207820

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
857
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamlin Street over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hamlin Street over Dry Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 857 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHamlin Street
CrossesDry Creek
Location1 MI W RTE 11
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.60473, -76.19171
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
Trucks1%
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$774,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamlin Street over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamlin 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 Hamlin Street over Dry Creek carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hamlin Street over Dry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Hamlin Street over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.