FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DIVISION STREET

Carrying DIVISION STREET over OWASCO OUTLET

0.5 MI S OF THROOPSVILLE, Cayuga, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DIVISION STREET

The DIVISION STREET bridge in Cayuga, New York carries DIVISION STREET over OWASCO OUTLET. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 26.5 meters (87 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,258 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 13.1 metric tons.

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

How DIVISION STREET compares

▼ 28.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New York bridges
150
Bridges in Cayuga · 24 in Poor condition
DIVISION STREET 13.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
2.4
Serviceability /30
16.1
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
26.5 m (87 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,258 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003311800

Condition Analysis

  • 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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

DIVISION 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 DIVISION STREET 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 DIVISION STREET?

DIVISION STREET in Cayuga, New York, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DIVISION STREET inspected?

DIVISION 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 1,258 vehicles per day.

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

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

DIVISION STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DIVISION STREET?

DIVISION STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DIVISION STREET and does age affect safety?

DIVISION STREET was built in 1952, making it 74 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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