FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Rifle Range Access

Carrying Rifle Range Access over Normans Kill

0.4mi W INT GRANT HILL RD, Albany, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Rifle Range Access

The Rifle Range Access bridge in Albany, New York carries Rifle Range Access over Normans Kill. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 48.2 meters (158 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How Rifle Range Access compares

▼ 9.2
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of New York bridges
377
Bridges in Albany · 15 in Poor condition
Rifle Range Access 32.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
48.2 m (158 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001079830

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Rifle Range Access 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 Rifle Range Access against other structures in Albany 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 Rifle Range Access?

Rifle Range Access in Albany, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Rifle Range Access inspected?

Rifle Range Access'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for Rifle Range Access?

Rifle Range Access has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Rifle Range Access?

Rifle Range Access is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is Rifle Range Access and does age affect safety?

Rifle Range Access was built in 2016, making it 10 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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