FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CIRCLE DRIVE

Carrying CIRCLE DRIVE over TRB OSBORNE CREEK

3.7 MI E JCT SH7 & SH 369, Broome, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CIRCLE DRIVE

The CIRCLE DRIVE bridge in Broome, New York carries CIRCLE DRIVE over TRB OSBORNE 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 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 316 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.4 metric tons.

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

How CIRCLE DRIVE compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of New York bridges
512
Bridges in Broome · 11 in Poor condition
CIRCLE DRIVE 29.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.3
Serviceability /30
23.7
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.4 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
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
316 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003349230

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CIRCLE DRIVE 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 CIRCLE DRIVE against other structures in Broome 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 CIRCLE DRIVE?

CIRCLE DRIVE in Broome, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CIRCLE DRIVE inspected?

CIRCLE DRIVE'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 316 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CIRCLE DRIVE 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 CIRCLE DRIVE?

CIRCLE DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CIRCLE DRIVE?

CIRCLE DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CIRCLE DRIVE and does age affect safety?

CIRCLE DRIVE 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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