BIG FLATS ROAD
Carrying BIG FLATS ROAD over NORFOLK SOUTHERN
2.7 MI E OF BIG FLATS, Chemung, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIG FLATS ROAD
The BIG FLATS ROAD bridge in Chemung, New York carries BIG FLATS ROAD over NORFOLK SOUTHERN. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 100.6 meters (330 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,368 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.
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 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIG FLATS ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1994
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 100.6 m (330 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.8 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- Railroad
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,368 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003331460
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIG FLATS ROAD 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 BIG FLATS ROAD against other structures in Chemung 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 BIG FLATS ROAD?
BIG FLATS ROAD in Chemung, 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 BIG FLATS ROAD inspected?
BIG FLATS 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 7,368 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIG FLATS ROAD 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 BIG FLATS ROAD?
BIG FLATS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIG FLATS ROAD?
BIG FLATS ROAD is owned and maintained by Railroad.
How old is BIG FLATS ROAD and does age affect safety?
BIG FLATS ROAD was built in 1994, making it 32 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.
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