FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR85 CUNNINGHAM R

Carrying CR85 CUNNINGHAM R over EIGHTMILE CREEK

2.8 MI NE OF HANNIBAL, Oswego, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR85 CUNNINGHAM R

The CR85 CUNNINGHAM R bridge in Oswego, New York carries CR85 CUNNINGHAM R over EIGHTMILE CREEK. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 569 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 4/9. 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 13.1 metric tons.

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

How CR85 CUNNINGHAM R compares

▼ 28.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New York bridges
238
Bridges in Oswego · 23 in Poor condition
CR85 CUNNINGHAM R 13.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
2.4
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
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
1938
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
569 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003313260

How to read this record

CR85 CUNNINGHAM R 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 CR85 CUNNINGHAM R against other structures in Oswego 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 CR85 CUNNINGHAM R?

CR85 CUNNINGHAM R in Oswego, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR85 CUNNINGHAM R inspected?

CR85 CUNNINGHAM R'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 569 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR85 CUNNINGHAM R 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 CR85 CUNNINGHAM R?

CR85 CUNNINGHAM R has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR85 CUNNINGHAM R?

CR85 CUNNINGHAM R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR85 CUNNINGHAM R and does age affect safety?

CR85 CUNNINGHAM R was built in 1938, making it 88 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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