HOWLAND ISLAND RD
Carrying HOWLAND ISLAND RD over SENECA RIVER
1.8 MI SW JCT BARGE C +38, Cayuga, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HOWLAND ISLAND RD
The HOWLAND ISLAND RD bridge in Cayuga, New York carries HOWLAND ISLAND RD over SENECA RIVER. It was built in 1913, making it 113 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1952, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 127.1 meters (417 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 105 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HOWLAND ISLAND RD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1913
- Last Reconstructed
- 1952
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 127.1 m (417 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.1 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 105 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000004431040
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 1/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
HOWLAND ISLAND RD 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 HOWLAND ISLAND RD against other structures in Cayuga 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 HOWLAND ISLAND RD?
HOWLAND ISLAND RD in Cayuga, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HOWLAND ISLAND RD inspected?
HOWLAND ISLAND RD'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 105 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOWLAND ISLAND RD 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 HOWLAND ISLAND RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for HOWLAND ISLAND RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining HOWLAND ISLAND RD?
HOWLAND ISLAND RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HOWLAND ISLAND RD and does age affect safety?
HOWLAND ISLAND RD was built in 1913, making it 113 years old and last reconstructed in 1952.
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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