FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 374

Carrying RTE 374 over MEAD BROOK

1.2Mi W of Jct Rte190+374, Clinton, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 374

The RTE 374 bridge in Clinton, New York carries RTE 374 over MEAD BROOK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,690 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 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.1 metric tons.

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

How RTE 374 compares

▼ 28.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New York bridges
208
Bridges in Clinton · 23 in Poor condition
RTE 374 13.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
35.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
10.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,690 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001079510

How to read this record

RTE 374 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 RTE 374 against other structures in Clinton 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 374?

RTE 374 in Clinton, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 374 inspected?

RTE 374'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 6,690 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 374 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 RTE 374?

RTE 374 has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 374?

RTE 374 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 374 and does age affect safety?

RTE 374 was built in 1970, making it 56 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.