FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GRAHAM ROAD

Carrying GRAHAM ROAD over PLEASANT BROOK

0.2 MI WEST OF UPPERVILLE, Chenango, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GRAHAM ROAD

The GRAHAM ROAD bridge in Chenango, New York carries GRAHAM ROAD over PLEASANT BROOK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 65 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 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.6 metric tons.

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

How GRAHAM ROAD compares

▲ 6.7
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of New York bridges
258
Bridges in Chenango · 20 in Poor condition
GRAHAM ROAD 48.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
48.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
65 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003351580

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

GRAHAM 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 GRAHAM ROAD 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 GRAHAM ROAD?

GRAHAM ROAD in Chenango, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GRAHAM ROAD inspected?

GRAHAM 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 65 vehicles per day.

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

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

GRAHAM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GRAHAM ROAD?

GRAHAM ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GRAHAM ROAD and does age affect safety?

GRAHAM ROAD was built in 2002, making it 24 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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