US Bridges

Kinney Gulf Road over Blue Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 1 MI NW JCT SH222 & SH281 · Structure no. 000000003311860

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,745
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinney Gulf Road over Blue Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kinney Gulf Road over Blue Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,745 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,159 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKinney Gulf Road
CrossesBlue Creek
Location1 MI NW JCT SH222 & SH281
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.60439, -76.21493
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,745 (2020)
Projected traffic2,159 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$638,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinney Gulf Road over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kinney Gulf Road over Blue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kinney Gulf Road over Blue Creek carry?

About 1,745 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kinney Gulf Road over Blue Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Kinney Gulf Road over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.