FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 174

Carrying RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek, NINE MI

1.3 MI N JCT RTS 174 +175, Onondaga, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 174

The RTE 174 bridge in Onondaga, New York carries RTE 174 over Nine Mile Creek, NINE MI. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,616 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.4 metric tons.

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

How RTE 174 compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of New York bridges
514
Bridges in Onondaga · 19 in Poor condition
RTE 174 29.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.3
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
29.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,616 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001039240

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 174 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 174 against other structures in Onondaga 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 174?

RTE 174 in Onondaga, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 174 inspected?

RTE 174'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 3,616 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 174 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 174?

RTE 174 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 174?

RTE 174 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 174 and does age affect safety?

RTE 174 was built in 1966, making it 60 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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