US Bridges

Owego Hill Road over Virgil Creek

Good

Cortland County, New York · 0.8 MI SW of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003311900

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
483
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owego Hill Road over Virgil Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Owego Hill Road over Virgil Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 483 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOwego Hill Road
CrossesVirgil Creek
Location0.8 MI SW of Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.50162, -76.20353
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2017)
Projected traffic676 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owego Hill Road over Virgil Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owego Hill Road over Virgil 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 2023.

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

About 483 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Owego Hill Road over Virgil Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Owego Hill Road over Virgil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.