Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek
GoodCortland County, New York · 1.0 MI W of Cortland · Structure no. 000000003367740
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 391
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek carry?
About 391 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns Blue Creek Road over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.