COTTON HANLON RD
Carrying COTTON HANLON RD over DECKERTOWN CREEK
IN ODESSA, Schuyler, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COTTON HANLON RD
The COTTON HANLON RD bridge in Schuyler, New York carries COTTON HANLON RD over DECKERTOWN CREEK. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 323 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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COTTON HANLON RD 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
- 1931
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.5 m (54 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 323 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002215900
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
COTTON HANLON RD 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
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- 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 COTTON HANLON RD?
COTTON HANLON RD in Schuyler, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COTTON HANLON RD inspected?
COTTON HANLON 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 323 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COTTON HANLON RD 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 COTTON HANLON RD?
COTTON HANLON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COTTON HANLON RD?
COTTON HANLON RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is COTTON HANLON RD and does age affect safety?
COTTON HANLON RD was built in 1931, making it 95 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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