US Bridges

Robbins Road over Labrador Creek

Poor

Cortland County, New York · 1.5 MI N Truxton on 91 · Structure no. 000000002268600

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robbins Road over Labrador Creek is a steel culvert carrying Robbins Road over Labrador Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRobbins Road
CrossesLabrador Creek
Location1.5 MI N Truxton on 91
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73308, -76.0275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2017)
Projected traffic66 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$207,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robbins Road over Labrador Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robbins Road over Labrador Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Robbins Road over Labrador Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Robbins Road over Labrador Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Robbins Road over Labrador Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.