HAIGHTS GULF ROAD
Carrying HAIGHTS GULF ROAD over ALBRIGHT CREEK
2.1 MI NE EAST HOMER, Cortland, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HAIGHTS GULF ROAD
The HAIGHTS GULF ROAD bridge in Cortland, New York carries HAIGHTS GULF ROAD over ALBRIGHT CREEK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2018, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 177 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HAIGHTS GULF ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Last Reconstructed
- 2018
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 177 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003367240
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HAIGHTS GULF 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HAIGHTS GULF ROAD?
HAIGHTS GULF ROAD in Cortland, New York has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HAIGHTS GULF ROAD inspected?
HAIGHTS GULF 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 177 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAIGHTS GULF ROAD 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 HAIGHTS GULF ROAD?
HAIGHTS GULF ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HAIGHTS GULF ROAD?
HAIGHTS GULF ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HAIGHTS GULF ROAD and does age affect safety?
HAIGHTS GULF ROAD was built in 1982, making it 44 years old and last reconstructed in 2018.
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.
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