FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VROOMAN ROAD

Carrying VROOMAN ROAD over BIG CREEK

0.75 W OF PITCAIRN, St. Lawrence, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
71 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VROOMAN ROAD

The VROOMAN ROAD bridge in St. Lawrence, New York carries VROOMAN ROAD over BIG CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7 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 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 70.8 metric tons.

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

How VROOMAN ROAD compares

▲ 28.9
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of New York bridges
326
Bridges in St. Lawrence · 20 in Poor condition
VROOMAN ROAD 70.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
70.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
4.1 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003341580

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

VROOMAN 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 VROOMAN ROAD against other structures in St. Lawrence 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 VROOMAN ROAD?

VROOMAN ROAD in St. Lawrence, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VROOMAN ROAD inspected?

VROOMAN 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 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VROOMAN 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 VROOMAN ROAD?

VROOMAN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VROOMAN ROAD?

VROOMAN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VROOMAN ROAD and does age affect safety?

VROOMAN ROAD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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