FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 275

Carrying RTE 275 over PLEASANT VLLY CRK

2.5 MI NE SR417 & SR275, Allegany, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 275

The RTE 275 bridge in Allegany, New York carries RTE 275 over PLEASANT VLLY CRK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1977, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,153 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 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

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

How RTE 275 compares

▼ 10.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of New York bridges
400
Bridges in Allegany · 25 in Poor condition
RTE 275 31.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.8
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
5.7
Special reductions
−0.3

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1977
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,153 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001044130

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 275 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 275 against other structures in Allegany 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 275?

RTE 275 in Allegany, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 275 inspected?

RTE 275'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 2,153 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 275 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 275?

RTE 275 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 275?

RTE 275 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 275 and does age affect safety?

RTE 275 was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1977.

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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