LOCUST STREET
Carrying LOCUST STREET over CAYUGA & SENECA CANAL, P
Intersection SH96 & B CNL, Seneca, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LOCUST STREET
The LOCUST STREET bridge in Seneca, New York carries LOCUST STREET over CAYUGA & SENECA CANAL, P. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 74.7 meters (245 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 503 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 1/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LOCUST STREET compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1914
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 74.7 m (245 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.2 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 503 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000004435140
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 1/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • 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) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
LOCUST STREET 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 LOCUST STREET 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 LOCUST STREET?
LOCUST STREET in Seneca, New York has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LOCUST STREET inspected?
LOCUST 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 503 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCUST STREET 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 LOCUST STREET?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for LOCUST STREET.
Who is responsible for maintaining LOCUST STREET?
LOCUST STREET is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is LOCUST STREET and does age affect safety?
LOCUST STREET 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.
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