FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILL SKILLMAN RD

Carrying WILL SKILLMAN RD over FIVE STREAMS

4.3 MI SO WEST OF MCDONOU, Chenango, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
7 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILL SKILLMAN RD

The WILL SKILLMAN RD bridge in Chenango, New York carries WILL SKILLMAN RD over FIVE STREAMS. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. 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 6/9. 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 6.5 metric tons.

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

How WILL SKILLMAN RD compares

▼ 35.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of New York bridges
258
Bridges in Chenango · 20 in Poor condition
WILL SKILLMAN RD 6.5 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.1
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
6.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000003351010

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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WILL SKILLMAN RD 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 WILL SKILLMAN RD against other structures in Chenango 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 WILL SKILLMAN RD?

WILL SKILLMAN RD in Chenango, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WILL SKILLMAN RD inspected?

WILL SKILLMAN RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILL SKILLMAN RD 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 WILL SKILLMAN RD?

WILL SKILLMAN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILL SKILLMAN RD?

WILL SKILLMAN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WILL SKILLMAN RD and does age affect safety?

WILL SKILLMAN RD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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