FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ELMWOOD PLACE

Carrying ELMWOOD PLACE over SCONONDOA CREEK

5 MI NORTH OF UTICA, Oneida, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ELMWOOD PLACE

The ELMWOOD PLACE bridge in Oneida, New York carries ELMWOOD PLACE over SCONONDOA CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 335 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

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

How ELMWOOD PLACE compares

▼ 20.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of New York bridges
509
Bridges in Oneida · 54 in Poor condition
ELMWOOD PLACE 21.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.8
Serviceability /30
18.2
Essentiality /15
7.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
335 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002206340

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

ELMWOOD PLACE 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 ELMWOOD PLACE 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 ELMWOOD PLACE?

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

How often is ELMWOOD PLACE inspected?

ELMWOOD PLACE'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 335 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELMWOOD PLACE 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 ELMWOOD PLACE?

ELMWOOD PLACE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ELMWOOD PLACE?

ELMWOOD PLACE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is ELMWOOD PLACE and does age affect safety?

ELMWOOD PLACE was built in 1967, making it 59 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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