US Bridges

Homer Ave over Dry Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · City of Cortland · Structure no. 000000002207830

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,970
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homer Ave over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Homer Ave over Dry Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,607 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHomer Ave
CrossesDry Creek
LocationCity of Cortland
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.60692, -76.18594
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,970 (2020)
Projected traffic3,607 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homer Ave over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homer Ave over Dry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Homer Ave over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Homer Ave over Dry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns Homer Ave over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.