FRANCIS AVENUE
Carrying FRANCIS AVENUE over 890I 890I 16012009, RTE
CITY OF SCHENECTADY, Schenectady, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FRANCIS AVENUE
The FRANCIS AVENUE bridge in Schenectady, New York carries FRANCIS AVENUE over 890I 890I 16012009, RTE. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FRANCIS AVENUE compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002203080
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FRANCIS AVENUE 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 FRANCIS AVENUE against other structures in Schenectady 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 FRANCIS AVENUE?
FRANCIS AVENUE in Schenectady, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FRANCIS AVENUE inspected?
FRANCIS AVENUE'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRANCIS AVENUE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FRANCIS AVENUE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FRANCIS AVENUE.
Who is responsible for maintaining FRANCIS AVENUE?
Ownership is not specified for FRANCIS AVENUE in the NBI.
How old is FRANCIS AVENUE and does age affect safety?
FRANCIS AVENUE was built in 1981, making it 45 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.
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