US Bridges

West Scott Road over Vrooman Gulf

Good

Cortland County, New York · 1.5MI NW 41 & W. Scott RD · Structure no. 000000003371210

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Scott Road over Vrooman Gulf is a concrete frame carrying West Scott Road over Vrooman Gulf in Cortland County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest Scott Road
CrossesVrooman Gulf
Location1.5MI NW 41 & W. Scott RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.69955, -76.23872
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic280 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$294,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Scott Road over Vrooman Gulf built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Scott Road over Vrooman Gulf 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 West Scott Road over Vrooman Gulf carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Scott Road over Vrooman Gulf?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Scott Road over Vrooman Gulf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.