GROTH ROAD
Carrying GROTH ROAD over Erie Canalway Trail, ERI
1.3 MI W JCT CANAL &SH237, Orleans, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GROTH ROAD
The GROTH ROAD bridge in Orleans, New York carries GROTH ROAD over Erie Canalway Trail, ERI. It was built in 1911, making it 115 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 64.0 meters (210 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 136 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 6/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 GROTH ROAD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1911
- Last Reconstructed
- 2004
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 64.0 m (210 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 136 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000004445040
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
GROTH 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 GROTH ROAD against other structures in Orleans 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 GROTH ROAD?
GROTH ROAD in Orleans, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GROTH ROAD inspected?
GROTH 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 136 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GROTH 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 GROTH ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for GROTH ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining GROTH ROAD?
GROTH ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is GROTH ROAD and does age affect safety?
GROTH ROAD was built in 1911, making it 115 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.
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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