FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MEADOWS ROAD

Carrying MEADOWS ROAD over DEWITTVILLE CREEK

2.3 MI E OF HARTFIELD, Chautauqua, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
84 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MEADOWS ROAD

The MEADOWS ROAD bridge in Chautauqua, New York carries MEADOWS ROAD over DEWITTVILLE CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 137 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, 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 84.4 metric tons.

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

How MEADOWS ROAD compares

▲ 42.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of New York bridges
587
Bridges in Chautauqua · 44 in Poor condition
MEADOWS ROAD 84.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
84.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Last Reconstructed
2010
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
137 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002212320

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MEADOWS ROAD 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 MEADOWS ROAD against other structures in Chautauqua 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 MEADOWS ROAD?

MEADOWS ROAD in Chautauqua, New York has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MEADOWS ROAD inspected?

MEADOWS 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 137 vehicles per day.

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

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

MEADOWS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 84.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MEADOWS ROAD?

MEADOWS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MEADOWS ROAD and does age affect safety?

MEADOWS ROAD was built in 1981, making it 45 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.

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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