FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WALL STREET

Carrying WALL STREET over W. BRANCH TIOUGHNIOGA RI

VILLAGE OF HOMER, Cortland, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: WALL STREET

The WALL STREET bridge in Cortland, New York carries WALL STREET over W. BRANCH TIOUGHNIOGA RI. It was built in 1878, making it 148 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 322 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 4/9, 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.

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

How WALL STREET compares

185
Bridges in Cortland · 28 in Poor condition

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
18.7 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1878
Last Reconstructed
1988
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.0 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
4.0 m (13 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
322 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002207700

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for 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

WALL STREET 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 WALL STREET 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 WALL STREET?

WALL STREET in Cortland, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WALL STREET inspected?

WALL STREET'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 322 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WALL STREET 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 WALL STREET?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for WALL STREET.

Who is responsible for maintaining WALL STREET?

WALL STREET is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is WALL STREET and does age affect safety?

WALL STREET was built in 1878, making it 148 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.

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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