FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUSINTOWN ROAD

Carrying COUSINTOWN ROAD over ELM CREEK

2.5 MI N OF HERMON, St. Lawrence, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUSINTOWN ROAD

The COUSINTOWN ROAD bridge in St. Lawrence, New York carries COUSINTOWN ROAD over ELM CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 223 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 culvert at 5/9. 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 19.6 metric tons.

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

How COUSINTOWN ROAD compares

▼ 22.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of New York bridges
326
Bridges in St. Lawrence · 20 in Poor condition
COUSINTOWN ROAD 19.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.1
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
223 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003358380

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUSINTOWN ROAD 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 COUSINTOWN ROAD against other structures in St. Lawrence 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 COUSINTOWN ROAD?

COUSINTOWN ROAD in St. Lawrence, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUSINTOWN ROAD inspected?

COUSINTOWN 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 223 vehicles per day.

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

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

COUSINTOWN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUSINTOWN ROAD?

COUSINTOWN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUSINTOWN ROAD and does age affect safety?

COUSINTOWN ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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