FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 384

Carrying RTE 384 over CAYUGA CREEK

1.5 MI E JCT RTS 384&190I, Niagara, New York

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
58 t Inventory load rating Higher than 87% of rated New York bridges

RTE 384 in Niagara, New York sits above 87% of rated New York bridges on inventory load rating (58 t), while its 1977 build year is earlier than 42% of Niagara's recorded-year cohort (268 bridges).

RTE 384 in Niagara, New York is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1977, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure NY:000000002047320

INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · SINGLE-SPAN · DECK-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
  • STEEL Steel
  • SINGLE-SPAN Single span
  • DECK-LED Deck-led
  • ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
  • HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
  • CAT-FAIR Fair

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 384

The RTE 384 bridge in Niagara, New York carries RTE 384 over CAYUGA CREEK. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2018, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 35.4 meters (116 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,191 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

How RTE 384 compares

▲ 16.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.7 t; 17,641 of 17,642 rated)
268
Bridges in Niagara · 20 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1977, earlier than 113 of Niagara's 268 bridges with a recorded construction year (42%), against a county median build year of 1967. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

RTE 384 58.1 t
New York average (17,641 of 17,642 rated) 41.7 t

Live comparison across New York bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (17,641 of 17,642 rated).

RTE 384 vs every rated New York bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

58 Top 13% higher than 87% of 17,641 bridges

rated New York bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
58.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Niagara inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 268 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Last Reconstructed
2018
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
35.4 m (116 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,191 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002047320

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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 384 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE 384 against other structures in Niagara 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 RTE 384?

RTE 384 in Niagara, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 384 inspected?

RTE 384'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 3,191 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 384 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 384?

RTE 384 has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 384?

RTE 384 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 384 and does age affect safety?

RTE 384 was built in 1977, making it 49 years old and last reconstructed in 2018.

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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.