US Bridges

Landers Corners Ro over Otselic River

Poor

Cortland County, New York · 4.5 Miles E of Marathon · Structure no. 000000003312140

Built
1891
134 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landers Corners Ro over Otselic River is a steel arch - thru carrying Landers Corners Ro over Otselic River in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 134 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLanders Corners Ro
CrossesOtselic River
Location4.5 Miles E of Marathon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.42356, -75.94867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Landers Corners Ro over Otselic River built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Landers Corners Ro over Otselic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Landers Corners Ro over Otselic River carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Landers Corners Ro over Otselic River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Landers Corners Ro over Otselic River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.