ELM ST EXTENSION
Carrying ELM ST EXTENSION over TROUT BROOK
1 MI S OF RICHFIELD SPRIN, Otsego, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ELM ST EXTENSION
The ELM ST EXTENSION bridge in Otsego, New York carries ELM ST EXTENSION over TROUT BROOK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1983, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 52 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 4/9. 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 2.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ELM ST EXTENSION 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1983
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 52 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002228090
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
ELM ST EXTENSION 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 ELM ST EXTENSION against other structures in Otsego 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 ELM ST EXTENSION?
ELM ST EXTENSION in Otsego, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ELM ST EXTENSION inspected?
ELM ST EXTENSION'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 52 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELM ST EXTENSION 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 ELM ST EXTENSION?
ELM ST EXTENSION has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ELM ST EXTENSION?
ELM ST EXTENSION is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is ELM ST EXTENSION and does age affect safety?
ELM ST EXTENSION was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1983.
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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