FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ATLANTIC AVENUE

Carrying ATLANTIC AVENUE over CLAVERACK CREEK

AT STOTTVILLE, Columbia, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
91 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ATLANTIC AVENUE

The ATLANTIC AVENUE bridge in Columbia, New York carries ATLANTIC AVENUE over CLAVERACK CREEK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2014, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 69.2 meters (227 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,153 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 7/9. 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 90.7 metric tons.

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

How ATLANTIC AVENUE compares

▲ 48.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of New York bridges
256
Bridges in Columbia · 40 in Poor condition
ATLANTIC AVENUE 90.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
90.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Last Reconstructed
2014
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
69.2 m (227 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,153 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003342270

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.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ATLANTIC AVENUE 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 ATLANTIC AVENUE against other structures in Columbia 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 ATLANTIC AVENUE?

ATLANTIC AVENUE in Columbia, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ATLANTIC AVENUE inspected?

ATLANTIC AVENUE'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 4,153 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ATLANTIC AVENUE 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 ATLANTIC AVENUE?

ATLANTIC AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 90.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ATLANTIC AVENUE?

ATLANTIC AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ATLANTIC AVENUE and does age affect safety?

ATLANTIC AVENUE was built in 1982, making it 44 years old and last reconstructed in 2014.

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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