MERRILL ROAD
Carrying MERRILL ROAD over NEGRO BROOK
2.4 MI W VERMONTVILLE, Franklin, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MERRILL ROAD
The MERRILL ROAD bridge in Franklin, New York carries MERRILL ROAD over NEGRO BROOK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MERRILL ROAD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1987
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002219860
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
MERRILL 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 MERRILL ROAD against other structures in Franklin 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 MERRILL ROAD?
MERRILL ROAD in Franklin, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MERRILL ROAD inspected?
MERRILL 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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MERRILL 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 MERRILL ROAD?
MERRILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MERRILL ROAD?
MERRILL ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is MERRILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
MERRILL ROAD was built in 1987, making it 39 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.
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