FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LITTLE YORK ROAD

Carrying LITTLE YORK ROAD over LITTLE YORK CREEK

3.4 MI NW OF HOMER, Cortland, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LITTLE YORK ROAD

The LITTLE YORK ROAD bridge in Cortland, New York carries LITTLE YORK ROAD over LITTLE YORK CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 826 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.4 metric tons.

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

How LITTLE YORK ROAD compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of New York bridges
185
Bridges in Cortland · 28 in Poor condition
LITTLE YORK ROAD 29.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.3
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
826 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003312250

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LITTLE YORK 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 LITTLE YORK 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 LITTLE YORK ROAD?

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

How often is LITTLE YORK ROAD inspected?

LITTLE YORK 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 826 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LITTLE YORK 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 LITTLE YORK ROAD?

LITTLE YORK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LITTLE YORK ROAD?

LITTLE YORK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LITTLE YORK ROAD and does age affect safety?

LITTLE YORK ROAD was built in 1973, making it 53 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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