FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOWELL ROAD

Carrying LOWELL ROAD over LIT CANADAWAY CRK

1.0 MI N OF LAMBERTON, Chautauqua, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOWELL ROAD

The LOWELL ROAD bridge in Chautauqua, New York carries LOWELL ROAD over LIT CANADAWAY CRK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 118 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How LOWELL ROAD compares

▲ 58.0
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of New York bridges
587
Bridges in Chautauqua · 44 in Poor condition
LOWELL ROAD 99.9 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
118 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002212720

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOWELL 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 LOWELL 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 LOWELL ROAD?

LOWELL ROAD in Chautauqua, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOWELL ROAD inspected?

LOWELL 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 118 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOWELL ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOWELL ROAD?

LOWELL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOWELL ROAD?

LOWELL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOWELL ROAD and does age affect safety?

LOWELL ROAD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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