FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SPAULDING ROAD

Carrying SPAULDING ROAD over HARRISBURG HOLLOW CREEK

1.7 MI SE OF KANONA, Steuben, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SPAULDING ROAD

The SPAULDING ROAD bridge in Steuben, New York carries SPAULDING ROAD over HARRISBURG HOLLOW CREEK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 426 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 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 40.8 metric tons.

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

How SPAULDING ROAD compares

▼ 1.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of New York bridges
637
Bridges in Steuben · 25 in Poor condition
SPAULDING ROAD 40.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
426 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002216330

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

SPAULDING 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 SPAULDING ROAD against other structures in Steuben 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 SPAULDING ROAD?

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

How often is SPAULDING ROAD inspected?

SPAULDING 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 426 vehicles per day.

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

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

SPAULDING ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SPAULDING ROAD?

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

How old is SPAULDING ROAD and does age affect safety?

SPAULDING ROAD was built in 1997, making it 29 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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