RIVER FOREST ROAD
Carrying RIVER FOREST ROAD over COLD SPRING BROOK
1.0 MI N OF WEEDSPORT, Cayuga, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVER FOREST ROAD
The RIVER FOREST ROAD bridge in Cayuga, New York carries RIVER FOREST ROAD over COLD SPRING BROOK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 283 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 70.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIVER FOREST ROAD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1983
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 283 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002206740
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
RIVER FOREST ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RIVER FOREST ROAD against other structures in Cayuga 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 RIVER FOREST ROAD?
RIVER FOREST ROAD in Cayuga, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIVER FOREST ROAD inspected?
RIVER FOREST ROAD'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 283 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER FOREST ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIVER FOREST ROAD?
RIVER FOREST ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER FOREST ROAD?
RIVER FOREST ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is RIVER FOREST ROAD and does age affect safety?
RIVER FOREST ROAD was built in 1983, making it 43 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.
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