FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

McGRAW MARATHON RD

Carrying McGRAW MARATHON RD over HUNTS CREEK

3.2 MI N OF MARATHON, Cortland, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: McGRAW MARATHON RD

The McGRAW MARATHON RD bridge in Cortland, New York carries McGRAW MARATHON RD over HUNTS CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 510 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 superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 13.4 metric tons.

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

How McGRAW MARATHON RD compares

▼ 28.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of New York bridges
185
Bridges in Cortland · 28 in Poor condition
McGRAW MARATHON RD 13.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
28.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
3.1
Serviceability /30
11.8
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
13.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.7 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
510 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003312030

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

McGRAW MARATHON 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
  • Compare McGRAW MARATHON RD 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 McGRAW MARATHON RD?

McGRAW MARATHON RD in Cortland, New York, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is McGRAW MARATHON RD inspected?

McGRAW MARATHON 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 510 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. McGRAW MARATHON 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 McGRAW MARATHON RD?

McGRAW MARATHON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining McGRAW MARATHON RD?

McGRAW MARATHON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is McGRAW MARATHON RD and does age affect safety?

McGRAW MARATHON RD was built in 1935, making it 91 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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