FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 474

Carrying RTE 474 over GOOSE CREEK

3 MI SW JCT SH 394 &SH474, Chautauqua, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 474

The RTE 474 bridge in Chautauqua, New York carries RTE 474 over GOOSE CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,498 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.

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

How RTE 474 compares

▼ 12.0
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of New York bridges
587
Bridges in Chautauqua · 44 in Poor condition
RTE 474 29.9 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.7
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
11.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,498 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001029860

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 474 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 RTE 474 against other structures in Chautauqua 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 474?

RTE 474 in Chautauqua, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 474 inspected?

RTE 474'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 2,498 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 474 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 RTE 474?

RTE 474 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 474?

RTE 474 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 474 and does age affect safety?

RTE 474 was built in 1975, making it 51 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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