US Bridges

Prospect Street over Labrador Creek

Poor

Cortland County, New York · 0.03 M N of RTE 13 · Structure no. 000000003367480

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Street over Labrador Creek is a concrete slab carrying Prospect Street over Labrador Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesProspect Street
CrossesLabrador Creek
Location0.03 M N of RTE 13
Coordinates42.71242, -76.02946
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2019)
Projected traffic183 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prospect Street over Labrador Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect Street over Labrador Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Prospect Street over Labrador Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Street over Labrador Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Street over Labrador Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.