FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FULLER GULF ROAD

Carrying FULLER GULF ROAD over FULLER GULF CREEK

2.8 MI NW OF ELLINGTON, Chautauqua, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FULLER GULF ROAD

The FULLER GULF ROAD bridge in Chautauqua, New York carries FULLER GULF ROAD over FULLER GULF CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 20.0 metric tons.

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

How FULLER GULF ROAD compares

▼ 21.9
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of New York bridges
587
Bridges in Chautauqua · 44 in Poor condition
FULLER GULF ROAD 20.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.8
Serviceability /30
8.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
1999
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
4.1 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000002212480

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

FULLER GULF 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 FULLER GULF 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 FULLER GULF ROAD?

FULLER GULF ROAD in Chautauqua, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FULLER GULF ROAD inspected?

FULLER GULF ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

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

FULLER GULF ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FULLER GULF ROAD?

FULLER GULF ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FULLER GULF ROAD and does age affect safety?

FULLER GULF ROAD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.

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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