GODDEAU ROAD
Carrying GODDEAU ROAD over SARANAC RIVER
0.6 MI SE CADYVILLE, Clinton, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GODDEAU ROAD
The GODDEAU ROAD bridge in Clinton, New York carries GODDEAU ROAD over SARANAC RIVER. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 66.4 meters (218 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 910 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 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 39.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GODDEAU 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
- 1983
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 66.4 m (218 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 910 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003335780
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
GODDEAU 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
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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 GODDEAU ROAD?
GODDEAU ROAD in Clinton, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GODDEAU ROAD inspected?
GODDEAU 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 910 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GODDEAU 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 GODDEAU ROAD?
GODDEAU ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GODDEAU ROAD?
GODDEAU ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GODDEAU ROAD and does age affect safety?
GODDEAU ROAD was built in 1983, making it 43 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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