Madison ST and Hom over Otter Creek
FairCortland County, New York · City of Cortland · Structure no. 000000002207870
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,440
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison ST and Hom over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison ST and Hom over Otter Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,416 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison ST and Hom over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Madison ST and Hom 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Madison ST and Hom over Otter Creek carry?
About 2,440 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Madison ST and Hom over Otter Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Madison ST and Hom over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.