FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 345

Carrying RTE 345 over BRANDY BROOK

3.4 MI SE JCT RTS 345+ 37, St. Lawrence, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 345

The RTE 345 bridge in St. Lawrence, New York carries RTE 345 over BRANDY BROOK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,233 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How RTE 345 compares

▼ 9.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of New York bridges
326
Bridges in St. Lawrence · 20 in Poor condition
RTE 345 32.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Last Reconstructed
2021
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,233 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001094720

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 345 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 345 against other structures in St. Lawrence 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 345?

RTE 345 in St. Lawrence, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 345 inspected?

RTE 345'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 1,233 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 345 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 345?

RTE 345 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 345?

RTE 345 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 345 and does age affect safety?

RTE 345 was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.

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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