FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FRONTENAC ROAD

Carrying FRONTENAC ROAD over TRUMANSBURG CREEK

7.9 MI SE OF INTERLAKEN, Seneca, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FRONTENAC ROAD

The FRONTENAC ROAD bridge in Seneca, New York carries FRONTENAC ROAD over TRUMANSBURG CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 164 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 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 4.5 metric tons.

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

How FRONTENAC ROAD compares

▼ 37.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of New York bridges
64
Bridges in Seneca · 14 in Poor condition
FRONTENAC ROAD 4.5 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
21.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.3
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
4.5 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
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
164 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002209490

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

FRONTENAC ROAD 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 FRONTENAC ROAD against other structures in Seneca 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 FRONTENAC ROAD?

FRONTENAC ROAD in Seneca, New York has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FRONTENAC ROAD inspected?

FRONTENAC ROAD'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 164 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRONTENAC ROAD 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 FRONTENAC ROAD?

FRONTENAC ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FRONTENAC ROAD?

FRONTENAC ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is FRONTENAC ROAD and does age affect safety?

FRONTENAC ROAD 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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