BLUE CREEK ROAD
Carrying BLUE CREEK ROAD over BLUE CREEK
1.0 MI W OF CORTLAND, Cortland, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BLUE CREEK ROAD
The BLUE CREEK ROAD bridge in Cortland, New York carries BLUE CREEK ROAD over BLUE CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 391 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BLUE CREEK ROAD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 391 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003367740
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLUE CREEK 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 BLUE CREEK 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 BLUE CREEK ROAD?
BLUE CREEK ROAD in Cortland, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BLUE CREEK ROAD inspected?
BLUE CREEK 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 391 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLUE CREEK 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 BLUE CREEK ROAD?
BLUE CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BLUE CREEK ROAD?
BLUE CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is BLUE CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
BLUE CREEK ROAD was built in 1996, making it 30 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.
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