FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BIRDSALL STREET

Carrying BIRDSALL STREET over BIRDSALL BROOK

IN VILLAGE OF GREENE, Chenango, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BIRDSALL STREET

The BIRDSALL STREET bridge in Chenango, New York carries BIRDSALL STREET over BIRDSALL BROOK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 47.2 metric tons.

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

How BIRDSALL STREET compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of New York bridges
258
Bridges in Chenango · 20 in Poor condition
BIRDSALL STREET 47.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
47.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1999
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
32 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002226450

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

BIRDSALL STREET 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 BIRDSALL STREET against other structures in Chenango 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 BIRDSALL STREET?

BIRDSALL STREET in Chenango, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BIRDSALL STREET inspected?

BIRDSALL 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 32 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIRDSALL STREET 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 BIRDSALL STREET?

BIRDSALL STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BIRDSALL STREET?

BIRDSALL STREET is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is BIRDSALL STREET and does age affect safety?

BIRDSALL STREET was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.

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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