FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH SANFORD RD

Carrying NORTH SANFORD RD over OQUAGA CREEK

2 MI NE OF NORTH SANFORD, Broome, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH SANFORD RD

The NORTH SANFORD RD bridge in Broome, New York carries NORTH SANFORD RD over OQUAGA CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 59 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.6 metric tons.

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

How NORTH SANFORD RD compares

▼ 11.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of New York bridges
512
Bridges in Broome · 11 in Poor condition
NORTH SANFORD RD 30.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
59 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003367130

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NORTH SANFORD 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 NORTH SANFORD RD against other structures in Broome 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 NORTH SANFORD RD?

NORTH SANFORD RD in Broome, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH SANFORD RD inspected?

NORTH SANFORD 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 59 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH SANFORD RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NORTH SANFORD RD?

NORTH SANFORD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH SANFORD RD?

NORTH SANFORD RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH SANFORD RD and does age affect safety?

NORTH SANFORD RD was built in 1966, making it 60 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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