FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 116

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 116 over SMITH BROOK

1.4 MILES SE OF MCGRAW, Cortland, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
58 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 116

The COUNTY ROAD 116 bridge in Cortland, New York carries COUNTY ROAD 116 over SMITH BROOK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 913 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.1 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY ROAD 116 compares

▲ 16.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of New York bridges
185
Bridges in Cortland · 28 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 116 58.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
58.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
913 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003311990

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROAD 116 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare COUNTY ROAD 116 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 COUNTY ROAD 116?

COUNTY ROAD 116 in Cortland, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 116 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 116'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 913 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 116 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROAD 116?

COUNTY ROAD 116 has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 116?

COUNTY ROAD 116 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 116 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 116 was built in 2005, making it 21 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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