FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OTTER BROOK ROAD

Carrying OTTER BROOK ROAD over OTTER BROOK

9 MI SE OF INLET, Hamilton, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OTTER BROOK ROAD

The OTTER BROOK ROAD bridge in Hamilton, New York carries OTTER BROOK ROAD over OTTER BROOK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 103 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 21.8 metric tons.

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

How OTTER BROOK ROAD compares

▼ 20.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of New York bridges
88
Bridges in Hamilton · 13 in Poor condition
OTTER BROOK ROAD 21.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
3.8
Serviceability /30
17.0
Essentiality /15
11.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
103 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002263660

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

OTTER BROOK 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 OTTER BROOK ROAD against other structures in Hamilton 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 OTTER BROOK ROAD?

OTTER BROOK ROAD in Hamilton, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OTTER BROOK ROAD inspected?

OTTER BROOK 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 103 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OTTER BROOK 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 OTTER BROOK ROAD?

OTTER BROOK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OTTER BROOK ROAD?

OTTER BROOK ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is OTTER BROOK ROAD and does age affect safety?

OTTER BROOK ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 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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