NORTH SIXTH ST
Carrying NORTH SIXTH ST over CSX TRANSPRTATION
0.3 m N Kim Av & N6th St, Oswego, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH SIXTH ST
The NORTH SIXTH ST bridge in Oswego, New York carries NORTH SIXTH ST over CSX TRANSPRTATION. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 144 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH SIXTH ST compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1927
- Last Reconstructed
- 1991
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.1 m (102 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 144 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002209390
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH SIXTH ST 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 NORTH SIXTH ST against other structures in Oswego 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 NORTH SIXTH ST?
NORTH SIXTH ST in Oswego, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH SIXTH ST inspected?
NORTH SIXTH ST'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 144 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH SIXTH ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NORTH SIXTH ST?
NORTH SIXTH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH SIXTH ST?
NORTH SIXTH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NORTH SIXTH ST and does age affect safety?
NORTH SIXTH ST was built in 1927, making it 99 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.
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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