FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SONG LAKE XING RD

Carrying SONG LAKE XING RD over 81I 81I32023109, RTE I81

1.4 MI N JCT RTS I-81+281, Cortland, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: SONG LAKE XING RD

The SONG LAKE XING RD bridge in Cortland, New York carries SONG LAKE XING RD over 81I 81I32023109, RTE I81. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 25,435 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SONG LAKE XING RD compares

185
Bridges in Cortland · 28 in Poor condition

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Steel
Avg Daily Traffic
25,435 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001031470

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SONG LAKE XING RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SONG LAKE XING RD against other structures in Cortland and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SONG LAKE XING RD?

SONG LAKE XING RD in Cortland, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SONG LAKE XING RD inspected?

SONG LAKE XING RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25,435 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SONG LAKE XING RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SONG LAKE XING RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SONG LAKE XING RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining SONG LAKE XING RD?

Ownership is not specified for SONG LAKE XING RD in the NBI.

How old is SONG LAKE XING RD and does age affect safety?

SONG LAKE XING RD was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.