FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUTTS-WMS COR RD

Carrying BUTTS-WMS COR RD over PLEASANT BROOK

2.2 MI SO OF EARLVILLE, Chenango, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUTTS-WMS COR RD

The BUTTS-WMS COR RD bridge in Chenango, New York carries BUTTS-WMS COR RD over PLEASANT BROOK. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 626 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 11.7 metric tons.

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

How BUTTS-WMS COR RD compares

▼ 30.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New York bridges
258
Bridges in Chenango · 20 in Poor condition
BUTTS-WMS COR RD 11.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
37.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.4
Serviceability /30
8.2
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
11.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
626 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003351480

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

BUTTS-WMS COR RD 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 BUTTS-WMS COR 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 BUTTS-WMS COR RD?

BUTTS-WMS COR RD in Chenango, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUTTS-WMS COR RD inspected?

BUTTS-WMS COR RD'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 626 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUTTS-WMS COR RD 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 BUTTS-WMS COR RD?

BUTTS-WMS COR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUTTS-WMS COR RD?

BUTTS-WMS COR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BUTTS-WMS COR RD and does age affect safety?

BUTTS-WMS COR RD was built in 1936, making it 90 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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