US Bridges

Cotton Hanlon RD over Deckertown Creek

Poor

Schuyler County, New York · 0.1 MI NW of Int. With Ny · Structure no. 000000002215900

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton Hanlon RD over Deckertown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cotton Hanlon RD over Deckertown Creek in Schuyler 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCotton Hanlon RD
CrossesDeckertown Creek
Location0.1 MI NW of Int. With Ny
Coordinates42.33758, -76.79388
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2019)
Projected traffic452 by 2039
Trucks19%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cotton Hanlon RD over Deckertown Creek built?

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

What condition is Cotton Hanlon RD over Deckertown 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cotton Hanlon RD over Deckertown Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Cotton Hanlon RD over Deckertown Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton Hanlon RD over Deckertown Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.