FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ARMITAGE ROAD

Carrying ARMITAGE ROAD over ERIE CANAL

2.3 MI NW JCT SH 89 & CNL, Seneca, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ARMITAGE ROAD

The ARMITAGE ROAD bridge in Seneca, New York carries ARMITAGE ROAD over ERIE CANAL. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 93.9 meters (308 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 275 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.4 metric tons.

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

How ARMITAGE ROAD compares

▼ 36.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of New York bridges
64
Bridges in Seneca · 14 in Poor condition
ARMITAGE ROAD 5.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
0.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
0.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
5.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1914
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
93.9 m (308 ft)
Deck Width
5.3 m (17 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
275 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000004435010

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

ARMITAGE ROAD 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 ARMITAGE ROAD against other structures in Seneca 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 ARMITAGE ROAD?

ARMITAGE ROAD in Seneca, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ARMITAGE ROAD inspected?

ARMITAGE 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 275 vehicles per day.

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

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

ARMITAGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ARMITAGE ROAD?

ARMITAGE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ARMITAGE ROAD and does age affect safety?

ARMITAGE ROAD was built in 1914, making it 112 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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