FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH DIVISION ST

Carrying SOUTH DIVISION ST over CROSBY CREEK

IN HORNELL, Steuben, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH DIVISION ST

The SOUTH DIVISION ST bridge in Steuben, New York carries SOUTH DIVISION ST over CROSBY CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 463 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.0 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH DIVISION ST compares

▲ 17.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of New York bridges
637
Bridges in Steuben · 25 in Poor condition
SOUTH DIVISION ST 59.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
13.2
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
59.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
463 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002218130

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

SOUTH DIVISION ST 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 SOUTH DIVISION ST 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 SOUTH DIVISION ST?

SOUTH DIVISION ST in Steuben, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH DIVISION ST inspected?

SOUTH DIVISION ST'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 463 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH DIVISION ST 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 SOUTH DIVISION ST?

SOUTH DIVISION ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH DIVISION ST?

SOUTH DIVISION ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH DIVISION ST and does age affect safety?

SOUTH DIVISION ST was built in 1965, making it 61 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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