US Bridges

Michigan Hill RD over Griggs Gulf Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 2.4 MI SE of Harford · Structure no. 000000003207340

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
343
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Hill RD over Griggs Gulf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Hill RD over Griggs Gulf Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 53 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 343 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesMichigan Hill RD
CrossesGriggs Gulf Creek
Location2.4 MI SE of Harford
Coordinates42.41469, -76.19529
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2017)
Projected traffic480 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$676,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan Hill RD over Griggs Gulf Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Michigan Hill RD over Griggs Gulf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Michigan Hill RD over Griggs Gulf Creek carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Hill RD over Griggs Gulf Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Hill RD over Griggs Gulf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.