FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 194

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 194 over GULF STREAM

0.1 MI NE JCT RTS 177+194, Lewis, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 194

The COUNTY ROAD 194 bridge in Lewis, New York carries COUNTY ROAD 194 over GULF STREAM. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.0 meters (69 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 633 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 28.1 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY ROAD 194 compares

▼ 13.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of New York bridges
163
Bridges in Lewis · 26 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 194 28.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.1
Serviceability /30
22.3
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Last Reconstructed
1993
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.0 m (69 ft)
Deck Width
10.6 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
633 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001039780

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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

COUNTY ROAD 194 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 COUNTY ROAD 194 against other structures in Lewis 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 COUNTY ROAD 194?

COUNTY ROAD 194 in Lewis, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 194 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 194'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 633 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 194 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 COUNTY ROAD 194?

COUNTY ROAD 194 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 194?

COUNTY ROAD 194 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 194 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 194 was built in 1933, making it 93 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.

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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