FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 33

Carrying RTE 33 over CSX TRANS/ AMTRAK

1 MILE SW OF CHURCHVILLE, Monroe, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 33

The RTE 33 bridge in Monroe, New York carries RTE 33 over CSX TRANS/ AMTRAK. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 89.3 meters (293 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,916 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

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

How RTE 33 compares

▼ 14.7
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of New York bridges
685
Bridges in Monroe · 31 in Poor condition
RTE 33 27.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.1
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
12.2
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
89.3 m (293 ft)
Deck Width
15.6 m (51 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,916 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001023000

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

RTE 33 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 33 against other structures in Monroe 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 33?

RTE 33 in Monroe, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 33 inspected?

RTE 33'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 2,916 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 33 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 33?

RTE 33 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 33?

RTE 33 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 33 and does age affect safety?

RTE 33 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

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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