US Bridges

Little York Road over Little York Creek

Fair

Cortland County, New York · 3.4 MI NW of Homer · Structure no. 000000003312250

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
826
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little York Road over Little York Creek is a steel culvert carrying Little York Road over Little York Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 826 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesLittle York Road
CrossesLittle York Creek
Location3.4 MI NW of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.69616, -76.16197
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2017)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$373,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little York Road over Little York Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little York Road over Little York 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 2023.

How much traffic does Little York Road over Little York Creek carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Little York Road over Little York Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Little York Road over Little York Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.