US Bridges

County Road 166 over Brackel Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 0.8 MI S of Cincinnatus · Structure no. 000000003312150

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,047
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 166 over Brackel Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 166 over Brackel Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,466 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 166
CrossesBrackel Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Cincinnatus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53021, -75.89911
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,047 (2018)
Projected traffic1,466 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$502,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 166 over Brackel Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 166 over Brackel 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 County Road 166 over Brackel Creek carry?

About 1,047 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 166 over Brackel Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 166 over Brackel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.