US Bridges

Piety Hill Road over Mead Brook

Fair

Cortland County, New York · .2 MI W Int Ny 41 & CR 51 · Structure no. 000000003369270

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piety Hill Road over Mead Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Piety Hill Road over Mead Brook in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPiety Hill Road
CrossesMead Brook
Location.2 MI W Int Ny 41 & CR 51
CountyCortland County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54146, -75.90406
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic259 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piety Hill Road over Mead Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piety Hill Road over Mead Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Piety Hill Road over Mead Brook carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Piety Hill Road over Mead Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Piety Hill Road over Mead Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.