FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOSTER CORNERS RD

Carrying FOSTER CORNERS RD over BRANDY BROOK

2 MI SE STATE BRIDGE, Oneida, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOSTER CORNERS RD

The FOSTER CORNERS RD bridge in Oneida, New York carries FOSTER CORNERS RD over BRANDY BROOK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 220 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 20.9 metric tons.

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

How FOSTER CORNERS RD compares

▼ 21.0
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of New York bridges
509
Bridges in Oneida · 54 in Poor condition
FOSTER CORNERS RD 20.9 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.3
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
220 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002206110

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

FOSTER CORNERS RD 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 FOSTER CORNERS RD against other structures in Oneida 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 FOSTER CORNERS RD?

FOSTER CORNERS RD in Oneida, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOSTER CORNERS RD inspected?

FOSTER CORNERS RD'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 220 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOSTER CORNERS RD 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 FOSTER CORNERS RD?

FOSTER CORNERS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOSTER CORNERS RD?

FOSTER CORNERS RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is FOSTER CORNERS RD and does age affect safety?

FOSTER CORNERS RD was built in 1940, making it 86 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

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