FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD NORTH COURT ST

Carrying OLD NORTH COURT ST over OLD ERIE CANAL

N.WAMPSVILLE OVER CANAL, Madison, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD NORTH COURT ST

The OLD NORTH COURT ST bridge in Madison, New York carries OLD NORTH COURT ST over OLD ERIE CANAL. It was built in 1865, making it 161 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1930, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.

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

How OLD NORTH COURT ST compares

▼ 31.9
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of New York bridges
175
Bridges in Madison · 11 in Poor condition
OLD NORTH COURT ST 10.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1865
Last Reconstructed
1930
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000004424100

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

OLD NORTH COURT ST 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 OLD NORTH COURT ST against other structures in Madison 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 OLD NORTH COURT ST?

OLD NORTH COURT ST in Madison, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD NORTH COURT ST inspected?

OLD NORTH COURT ST'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 21 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD NORTH COURT ST 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 OLD NORTH COURT ST?

OLD NORTH COURT ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD NORTH COURT ST?

OLD NORTH COURT ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is OLD NORTH COURT ST and does age affect safety?

OLD NORTH COURT ST was built in 1865, making it 161 years old and last reconstructed in 1930.

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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