US Bridges

Virgil Creek Road over Virgil Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 3.8 Miles SW of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003207620

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virgil Creek Road over Virgil Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virgil Creek Road over Virgil Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVirgil Creek Road
CrossesVirgil Creek
Location3.8 Miles SW of Virgil
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47945, -76.23889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic181 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$908,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virgil Creek Road over Virgil Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virgil Creek Road over Virgil 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Virgil Creek Road over Virgil Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Virgil Creek Road over Virgil Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Virgil Creek Road over Virgil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.