FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CREAMERY ROAD

Carrying CREAMERY ROAD over TRIB LAKE ERIE

2.1 MILES SW OF WESTFIELD, Chautauqua, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
61 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CREAMERY ROAD

The CREAMERY ROAD bridge in Chautauqua, New York carries CREAMERY ROAD over TRIB LAKE ERIE. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 171 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 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 60.8 metric tons.

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

How CREAMERY ROAD compares

▲ 18.9
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of New York bridges
587
Bridges in Chautauqua · 44 in Poor condition
CREAMERY ROAD 60.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
11.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
60.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1939
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
171 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003325970

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

CREAMERY 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 CREAMERY 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 CREAMERY ROAD?

CREAMERY ROAD in Chautauqua, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CREAMERY ROAD inspected?

CREAMERY 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 171 vehicles per day.

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

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

CREAMERY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CREAMERY ROAD?

CREAMERY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CREAMERY ROAD and does age affect safety?

CREAMERY ROAD was built in 1939, making it 87 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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