Cortland Street over Owasco Inlet
PoorTompkins County, New York · In Village of Groton · Structure no. 000000002263090
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 484
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cortland Street over Owasco Inlet is a steel culvert carrying Cortland Street over Owasco Inlet in Tompkins County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cortland Street over Owasco Inlet built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cortland Street over Owasco Inlet 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 Cortland Street over Owasco Inlet carry?
About 484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cortland Street over Owasco Inlet?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns Cortland Street over Owasco Inlet?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.