FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRACKETT ROAD

Carrying BRACKETT ROAD over NINE MILE CREEK

2.8 MILES SE OF HANNIBAL, Oswego, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRACKETT ROAD

The BRACKETT ROAD bridge in Oswego, New York carries BRACKETT ROAD over NINE MILE CREEK. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 651 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 31.5 metric tons.

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

How BRACKETT ROAD compares

▼ 10.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of New York bridges
238
Bridges in Oswego · 23 in Poor condition
BRACKETT ROAD 31.5 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
25.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
31.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
651 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003208830

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

BRACKETT 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 BRACKETT ROAD against other structures in Oswego 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 BRACKETT ROAD?

BRACKETT ROAD in Oswego, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BRACKETT ROAD inspected?

BRACKETT 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 651 vehicles per day.

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

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

BRACKETT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRACKETT ROAD?

BRACKETT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BRACKETT ROAD and does age affect safety?

BRACKETT ROAD was built in 1933, making it 93 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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