FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHANDLER STREET

Carrying CHANDLER STREET over CHADAKOIN RIVER

0.8mi E JCT SR60 & SR394, Chautauqua, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHANDLER STREET

The CHANDLER STREET bridge in Chautauqua, New York carries CHANDLER STREET over CHADAKOIN RIVER. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 538 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 27.2 metric tons.

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

How CHANDLER STREET compares

▼ 14.7
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of New York bridges
587
Bridges in Chautauqua · 44 in Poor condition
CHANDLER STREET 27.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.1
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
538 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002258420

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

CHANDLER 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 CHANDLER STREET against other structures in Chautauqua 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 CHANDLER STREET?

CHANDLER STREET in Chautauqua, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHANDLER STREET inspected?

CHANDLER 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 538 vehicles per day.

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

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

CHANDLER STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHANDLER STREET?

CHANDLER STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CHANDLER STREET and does age affect safety?

CHANDLER STREET was built in 1974, making it 52 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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