FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH WORK STREET

Carrying SOUTH WORK STREET over WESTERN NY & PENN

S.WORK ST VIL OF FALCONER, Chautauqua, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH WORK STREET

The SOUTH WORK STREET bridge in Chautauqua, New York carries SOUTH WORK STREET over WESTERN NY & PENN. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 73.2 meters (240 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,533 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.9 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH WORK STREET compares

▼ 2.0
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 46%
Lower load rating than 54% of New York bridges
587
Bridges in Chautauqua · 44 in Poor condition
SOUTH WORK STREET 39.9 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
73.2 m (240 ft)
Deck Width
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,533 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003326070

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH WORK 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 SOUTH WORK STREET 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 SOUTH WORK STREET?

SOUTH WORK STREET in Chautauqua, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH WORK STREET inspected?

SOUTH WORK 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 6,533 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH WORK STREET?

SOUTH WORK STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH WORK STREET?

SOUTH WORK STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH WORK STREET and does age affect safety?

SOUTH WORK STREET was built in 2004, making it 22 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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