FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARK ACCESS ROAD

Carrying PARK ACCESS ROAD over SACANDAGA RIVER

2.8 MI S OF WELLS, Hamilton, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARK ACCESS ROAD

The PARK ACCESS ROAD bridge in Hamilton, New York carries PARK ACCESS ROAD over SACANDAGA RIVER. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 50.3 meters (165 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 209 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 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.

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

How PARK ACCESS ROAD compares

▲ 1.6
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of New York bridges
88
Bridges in Hamilton · 13 in Poor condition
PARK ACCESS ROAD 43.5 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Last Reconstructed
1997
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
50.3 m (165 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
209 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002263680

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARK ACCESS ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PARK ACCESS 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 PARK ACCESS ROAD?

PARK ACCESS ROAD in Hamilton, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARK ACCESS ROAD inspected?

PARK ACCESS 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 209 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARK ACCESS ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PARK ACCESS ROAD?

PARK ACCESS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARK ACCESS ROAD?

PARK ACCESS ROAD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is PARK ACCESS ROAD and does age affect safety?

PARK ACCESS ROAD was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.

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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