FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BELFORT ROAD

Carrying BELFORT ROAD over MURMUR CREEK

1.1 MI NE OF CROGHAN, Lewis, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BELFORT ROAD

The BELFORT ROAD bridge in Lewis, New York carries BELFORT ROAD over MURMUR CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 734 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

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

How BELFORT ROAD compares

▼ 23.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of New York bridges
163
Bridges in Lewis · 26 in Poor condition
BELFORT ROAD 18.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.4
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
734 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003340030

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BELFORT 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 BELFORT ROAD against other structures in Lewis 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 BELFORT ROAD?

BELFORT ROAD in Lewis, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BELFORT ROAD inspected?

BELFORT 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 734 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for BELFORT ROAD?

BELFORT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BELFORT ROAD?

BELFORT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BELFORT ROAD and does age affect safety?

BELFORT ROAD was built in 1957, making it 69 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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