FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VIALL AVENUE

Carrying VIALL AVENUE over ANTHONY KILL

CITY OF MECHANICVILLE, Saratoga, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VIALL AVENUE

The VIALL AVENUE bridge in Saratoga, New York carries VIALL AVENUE over ANTHONY KILL. It was built in 1946, making it 80 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,173 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.1 metric tons.

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

How VIALL AVENUE compares

▼ 26.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of New York bridges
250
Bridges in Saratoga · 12 in Poor condition
VIALL AVENUE 15.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
21.6
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1946
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
15.3 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,173 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002202970

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VIALL AVENUE 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 VIALL AVENUE 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 VIALL AVENUE?

VIALL AVENUE in Saratoga, New York, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VIALL AVENUE inspected?

VIALL AVENUE'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 4,173 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VIALL AVENUE 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 VIALL AVENUE?

VIALL AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VIALL AVENUE?

VIALL AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is VIALL AVENUE and does age affect safety?

VIALL AVENUE was built in 1946, making it 80 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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