WEAVER ROAD
Carrying WEAVER ROAD over SKINNER CREEK
3.5 MI.SW OF ELLISBURG, Jefferson, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEAVER ROAD
The WEAVER ROAD bridge in Jefferson, New York carries WEAVER ROAD over SKINNER CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 41 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 7/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEAVER ROAD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1941
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.8 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 41 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003339470
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
WEAVER 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 WEAVER ROAD against other structures in Jefferson 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 WEAVER ROAD?
WEAVER ROAD in Jefferson, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEAVER ROAD inspected?
WEAVER 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 41 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEAVER 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 WEAVER ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WEAVER ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEAVER ROAD?
WEAVER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WEAVER ROAD and does age affect safety?
WEAVER ROAD was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
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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