SAUNDERS HILL RD
Carrying SAUNDERS HILL RD over PLUM BOTTOM CRK
0.2 MI SOUTH AMITY LAKE, Allegany, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SAUNDERS HILL RD
The SAUNDERS HILL RD bridge in Allegany, New York carries SAUNDERS HILL RD over PLUM BOTTOM CRK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 189 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 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 70.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SAUNDERS HILL RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Last Reconstructed
- 2019
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.0 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 189 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002213990
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 5/9, 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 SAUNDERS HILL RD 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SAUNDERS HILL RD?
SAUNDERS HILL RD in Allegany, New York has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SAUNDERS HILL RD inspected?
SAUNDERS HILL RD'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 189 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SAUNDERS HILL RD 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 SAUNDERS HILL RD?
SAUNDERS HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SAUNDERS HILL RD?
SAUNDERS HILL RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is SAUNDERS HILL RD and does age affect safety?
SAUNDERS HILL RD was built in 1980, making it 46 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.
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.
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