FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH POINT RD

Carrying NORTH POINT RD over SOUTH POND OUTLET

0.4 MI SW OF DEERLAND, Hamilton, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
55 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH POINT RD

The NORTH POINT RD bridge in Hamilton, New York carries NORTH POINT RD over SOUTH POND OUTLET. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.3 metric tons.

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

How NORTH POINT RD compares

▲ 13.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of New York bridges
88
Bridges in Hamilton · 13 in Poor condition
NORTH POINT RD 55.3 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
55.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
2016
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003307210

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

NORTH POINT RD 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 NORTH POINT RD 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 NORTH POINT RD?

NORTH POINT RD in Hamilton, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH POINT RD inspected?

NORTH POINT RD'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH POINT RD 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 NORTH POINT RD?

NORTH POINT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH POINT RD?

NORTH POINT RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH POINT RD and does age affect safety?

NORTH POINT RD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.

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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