FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

APPLETON W SOM RD

Carrying APPLETON W SOM RD over FISH CREEK

.9 MILE EAST OF APPLETON, Niagara, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: APPLETON W SOM RD

The APPLETON W SOM RD bridge in Niagara, New York carries APPLETON W SOM RD over FISH CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 379 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 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 29.0 metric tons.

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

How APPLETON W SOM RD compares

▼ 12.9
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of New York bridges
297
Bridges in Niagara · 18 in Poor condition
APPLETON W SOM RD 29.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
379 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003362330

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether APPLETON W SOM 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 APPLETON W SOM RD against other structures in Niagara 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 APPLETON W SOM RD?

APPLETON W SOM RD in Niagara, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is APPLETON W SOM RD inspected?

APPLETON W SOM 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 379 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. APPLETON W SOM 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 APPLETON W SOM RD?

APPLETON W SOM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining APPLETON W SOM RD?

APPLETON W SOM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is APPLETON W SOM RD and does age affect safety?

APPLETON W SOM RD was built in 1937, making it 89 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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