FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ACADEMY STREET

Carrying ACADEMY STREET over LITTLE SANDY CREEK

AT LACONA, Oswego, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ACADEMY STREET

The ACADEMY STREET bridge in Oswego, New York carries ACADEMY STREET over LITTLE SANDY CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 588 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 superstructure at 6/9, 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 13.6 metric tons.

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

How ACADEMY STREET compares

▼ 28.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of New York bridges
238
Bridges in Oswego · 23 in Poor condition
ACADEMY STREET 13.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.5
Serviceability /30
9.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
588 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003365910

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ACADEMY STREET 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 ACADEMY STREET against other structures in Oswego 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 ACADEMY STREET?

ACADEMY STREET in Oswego, New York, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ACADEMY STREET inspected?

ACADEMY STREET'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 588 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ACADEMY STREET 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 ACADEMY STREET?

ACADEMY STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ACADEMY STREET?

ACADEMY STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ACADEMY STREET and does age affect safety?

ACADEMY STREET was built in 1950, making it 76 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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