US Bridges

W Meetng House RD over Virgil Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 2.5 Miles SW of Virgil · Structure no. 000000003311920

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Meetng House RD over Virgil Creek is a steel culvert carrying W Meetng House RD over Virgil Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesW Meetng House RD
CrossesVirgil Creek
Location2.5 Miles SW of Virgil
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.4901, -76.22317
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2018)
Projected traffic258 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Meetng House RD over Virgil Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Meetng House RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does W Meetng House RD over Virgil Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is W Meetng House RD over Virgil Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Meetng House RD over Virgil Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.