FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLD BROOK ROAD

Carrying COLD BROOK ROAD over COLD BROOK

3.3 MI NW OF LITTLE YORK, Cortland, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLD BROOK ROAD

The COLD BROOK ROAD bridge in Cortland, New York carries COLD BROOK ROAD over COLD BROOK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 335 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.9 metric tons.

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

How COLD BROOK ROAD compares

▼ 24.0
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of New York bridges
185
Bridges in Cortland · 28 in Poor condition
COLD BROOK ROAD 17.9 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
335 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003312220

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COLD BROOK ROAD 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 COLD BROOK ROAD 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 COLD BROOK ROAD?

COLD BROOK ROAD in Cortland, New York, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLD BROOK ROAD inspected?

COLD BROOK ROAD'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 335 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for COLD BROOK ROAD?

COLD BROOK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLD BROOK ROAD?

COLD BROOK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COLD BROOK ROAD and does age affect safety?

COLD BROOK ROAD was built in 1932, making it 94 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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