FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 334

Carrying RTE 334 over CAYADUTTA CREEK

1.9 MI SW JCT SH334 &SH67, Fulton, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 334

The RTE 334 bridge in Fulton, New York carries RTE 334 over CAYADUTTA CREEK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 24.7 meters (81 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,371 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 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 59.3 metric tons.

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

How RTE 334 compares

▲ 17.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of New York bridges
97
Bridges in Fulton · 15 in Poor condition
RTE 334 59.3 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
59.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Last Reconstructed
2016
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.7 m (81 ft)
Deck Width
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,371 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001046150

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 334 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 334 against other structures in Fulton 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 334?

RTE 334 in Fulton, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 334 inspected?

RTE 334'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 1,371 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 334 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 334?

RTE 334 has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 334?

RTE 334 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 334 and does age affect safety?

RTE 334 was built in 1982, making it 44 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.

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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