FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FINLEY ROAD

Carrying FINLEY ROAD over MOURNING KILL

3MI W BALSTON SPA, Saratoga, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FINLEY ROAD

The FINLEY ROAD bridge in Saratoga, New York carries FINLEY ROAD over MOURNING KILL. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 224 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.

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

How FINLEY ROAD compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of New York bridges
250
Bridges in Saratoga · 12 in Poor condition
FINLEY ROAD 46.3 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
8.7
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
224 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002202550

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

FINLEY 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 FINLEY ROAD against other structures in Saratoga 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 FINLEY ROAD?

FINLEY ROAD in Saratoga, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FINLEY ROAD inspected?

FINLEY 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 224 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FINLEY 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 FINLEY ROAD?

FINLEY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FINLEY ROAD?

FINLEY ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is FINLEY ROAD and does age affect safety?

FINLEY ROAD was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

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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