VAN DUZEE STREET
Carrying VAN DUZEE STREET over BLACK RIVER
0.5MI NW OF RTE11&BLACK R, Jefferson, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VAN DUZEE STREET
The VAN DUZEE STREET bridge in Jefferson, New York carries VAN DUZEE STREET over BLACK RIVER. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 118.0 meters (387 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,693 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VAN DUZEE STREET compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 118.0 m (387 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,693 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002220210
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VAN DUZEE STREET 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 VAN DUZEE STREET against other structures in Jefferson 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 VAN DUZEE STREET?
VAN DUZEE STREET in Jefferson, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VAN DUZEE STREET inspected?
VAN DUZEE STREET'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 3,693 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VAN DUZEE STREET is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VAN DUZEE STREET?
VAN DUZEE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VAN DUZEE STREET?
VAN DUZEE STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is VAN DUZEE STREET and does age affect safety?
VAN DUZEE STREET was built in 1993, making it 33 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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