FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BALD MOUNTAIN RD

Carrying BALD MOUNTAIN RD over W B OSWEGATCHIE R

.2 MI N JCT BLD MT & LP R, Lewis, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BALD MOUNTAIN RD

The BALD MOUNTAIN RD bridge in Lewis, New York carries BALD MOUNTAIN RD over W B OSWEGATCHIE R. It was built in 1945, making it 81 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 20.1 metric tons.

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

How BALD MOUNTAIN RD compares

▼ 21.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of New York bridges
163
Bridges in Lewis · 26 in Poor condition
BALD MOUNTAIN RD 20.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
21.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1945
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
21.3 m (70 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Structure Number
000000005524550

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.

How to read this record

BALD MOUNTAIN RD 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 BALD MOUNTAIN RD against other structures in Lewis 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 BALD MOUNTAIN RD?

BALD MOUNTAIN RD in Lewis, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BALD MOUNTAIN RD inspected?

BALD MOUNTAIN RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BALD MOUNTAIN RD 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 BALD MOUNTAIN RD?

BALD MOUNTAIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BALD MOUNTAIN RD?

BALD MOUNTAIN RD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is BALD MOUNTAIN RD and does age affect safety?

BALD MOUNTAIN RD was built in 1945, making it 81 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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