FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MONTCALM STREET

Carrying MONTCALM STREET over LACHUTE RIVER

TICONDEROGA, Essex, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MONTCALM STREET

The MONTCALM STREET bridge in Essex, New York carries MONTCALM STREET over LACHUTE RIVER. It was built in 1918, making it 108 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,851 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.6 metric tons.

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

How MONTCALM STREET compares

▼ 29.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New York bridges
259
Bridges in Essex · 16 in Poor condition
MONTCALM STREET 12.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.3
Serviceability /30
22.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
12.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1918
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
23.5 m (77 ft)
Deck Width
14.6 m (48 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,851 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003301890

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MONTCALM STREET 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 MONTCALM STREET against other structures in Essex 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 MONTCALM STREET?

MONTCALM STREET in Essex, New York, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MONTCALM STREET inspected?

MONTCALM 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 6,851 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for MONTCALM STREET?

MONTCALM STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MONTCALM STREET?

MONTCALM STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MONTCALM STREET and does age affect safety?

MONTCALM STREET was built in 1918, making it 108 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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