US Bridges

Union Valley Rd. over Mud Creek Tributary

Good

Cortland County, New York · .1 MI S Inter. Jipson Hil · Structure no. 000000003370990

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Valley Rd. over Mud Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Valley Rd. over Mud Creek Tributary in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUnion Valley Rd.
CrossesMud Creek Tributary
Location.1 MI S Inter. Jipson Hil
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.63344, -75.88395
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2021)
Projected traffic153 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$832,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Valley Rd. over Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Valley Rd. over Mud Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Union Valley Rd. over Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Union Valley Rd. over Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Union Valley Rd. over Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.