FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LIBERTY STREET

Carrying LIBERTY STREET over CANADAWAY CREEK

1.5 MI NW JCT SH60 & SH83, Chautauqua, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LIBERTY STREET

The LIBERTY STREET bridge in Chautauqua, New York carries LIBERTY STREET over CANADAWAY CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 28.3 meters (93 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 959 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.6 metric tons.

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

How LIBERTY STREET compares

▼ 29.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New York bridges
587
Bridges in Chautauqua · 44 in Poor condition
LIBERTY STREET 12.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.3
Serviceability /30
20.2
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
12.6 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
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
28.3 m (93 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
959 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001050590

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LIBERTY STREET 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 LIBERTY STREET 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 LIBERTY STREET?

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

How often is LIBERTY STREET inspected?

LIBERTY STREET'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 959 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LIBERTY STREET 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 LIBERTY STREET?

LIBERTY STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LIBERTY STREET?

LIBERTY STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LIBERTY STREET and does age affect safety?

LIBERTY STREET was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.

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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