FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RED RIVER ROAD

Carrying RED RIVER ROAD over RED RIVER

11.3 MI SW OF INDIAN LAKE, Hamilton, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RED RIVER ROAD

The RED RIVER ROAD bridge in Hamilton, New York carries RED RIVER ROAD over RED RIVER. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 59 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 culvert 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 19.6 metric tons.

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

How RED RIVER ROAD compares

▼ 22.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of New York bridges
88
Bridges in Hamilton · 13 in Poor condition
RED RIVER ROAD 19.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.1
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−3.7

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
59 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002263670

How to read this record

RED RIVER 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 RED RIVER 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 RED RIVER ROAD?

RED RIVER ROAD in Hamilton, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RED RIVER ROAD inspected?

RED RIVER 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 59 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RED RIVER 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 RED RIVER ROAD?

RED RIVER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RED RIVER ROAD?

RED RIVER ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is RED RIVER ROAD and does age affect safety?

RED RIVER ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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