FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 20A

Carrying RTE 20A over GENESEE RIVER

JCT RTE 20A + GENESEE R, Livingston, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 20A

The RTE 20A bridge in Livingston, New York carries RTE 20A over GENESEE RIVER. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 75.6 meters (248 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,550 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.7 metric tons.

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

How RTE 20A compares

▼ 0.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of New York bridges
175
Bridges in Livingston · 7 in Poor condition
RTE 20A 41.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
7.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
41.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
75.6 m (248 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,550 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001016200

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

RTE 20A 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 RTE 20A against other structures in Livingston 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 RTE 20A?

RTE 20A in Livingston, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 20A inspected?

RTE 20A'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 6,550 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 20A 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 RTE 20A?

RTE 20A has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 20A?

RTE 20A is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 20A and does age affect safety?

RTE 20A was built in 1970, making it 56 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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