US Bridges

RTE 222 over Otter Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT Rts 222 + 11 · Structure no. 000000002207860

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,068
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 222 over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 222 over Otter Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,068 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,586 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 222
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT Rts 222 + 11
RouteState Highway 222
Coordinates42.60103, -76.18934
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,068 (2020)
Projected traffic8,586 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$369,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 222 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 222 over Otter 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 222 over Otter Creek carry?

About 7,068 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 222 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns RTE 222 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.