FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STONE ROAD

Carrying STONE ROAD over CASSADAGA CREEK

1.1 MI EAST OF FALCONER, Chautauqua, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
67 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STONE ROAD

The STONE ROAD bridge in Chautauqua, New York carries STONE ROAD over CASSADAGA CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 41.5 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,021 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 67.1 metric tons.

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

How STONE ROAD compares

▲ 25.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of New York bridges
587
Bridges in Chautauqua · 44 in Poor condition
STONE ROAD 67.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
67.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
41.5 m (136 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,021 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003325310

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

STONE 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 STONE ROAD against other structures in Chautauqua 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 STONE ROAD?

STONE ROAD in Chautauqua, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STONE ROAD inspected?

STONE 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 1,021 vehicles per day.

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

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

STONE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STONE ROAD?

STONE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is STONE ROAD and does age affect safety?

STONE ROAD was built in 1987, making it 39 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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