FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOXIE GORGE ROAD

Carrying HOXIE GORGE ROAD over HOXIE GORGE CREEK

3.5 MI S OF MCGRAW, Cortland, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOXIE GORGE ROAD

The HOXIE GORGE ROAD bridge in Cortland, New York carries HOXIE GORGE ROAD over HOXIE GORGE CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 324 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 5/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 29.4 metric tons.

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

How HOXIE GORGE ROAD compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of New York bridges
185
Bridges in Cortland · 28 in Poor condition
HOXIE GORGE ROAD 29.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
13.3
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
29.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
324 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002207220

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

HOXIE GORGE 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 HOXIE GORGE ROAD 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 HOXIE GORGE ROAD?

HOXIE GORGE ROAD in Cortland, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOXIE GORGE ROAD inspected?

HOXIE GORGE 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 324 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOXIE GORGE 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 HOXIE GORGE ROAD?

HOXIE GORGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOXIE GORGE ROAD?

HOXIE GORGE ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HOXIE GORGE ROAD and does age affect safety?

HOXIE GORGE ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 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

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