US Bridges

RTE 392 over Virgil Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 1.4 MI SW JCT SH392 &SH90 · Structure no. 000000003311910

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,232
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 392 over Virgil Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 392 over Virgil Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 392
CrossesVirgil Creek
Location1.4 MI SW JCT SH392 &SH90
RouteState Highway 392
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.50126, -76.21342
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2019)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2041
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$721,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 392 over Virgil Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 392 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 392 over Virgil Creek carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 392 over Virgil Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 392 over Virgil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.