FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PROSPECT HILL RD

Carrying PROSPECT HILL RD over MNRR HA LINE, TONETTA BR

1 MILE NORTH OF BREWSTER, Putnam, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PROSPECT HILL RD

The PROSPECT HILL RD bridge in Putnam, New York carries PROSPECT HILL RD over MNRR HA LINE, TONETTA BR. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 93.6 meters (307 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,412 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. 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 47.2 metric tons.

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

How PROSPECT HILL RD compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of New York bridges
113
Bridges in Putnam · 11 in Poor condition
PROSPECT HILL RD 47.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
7.9
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
93.6 m (307 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
2,412 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002224040

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 9/9, 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 (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PROSPECT 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
  • Compare PROSPECT HILL RD against other structures in Putnam 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 PROSPECT HILL RD?

PROSPECT HILL RD in Putnam, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PROSPECT HILL RD inspected?

PROSPECT 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 2,412 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PROSPECT HILL RD 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 PROSPECT HILL RD?

PROSPECT HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PROSPECT HILL RD?

PROSPECT HILL RD is owned and maintained by Railroad.

How old is PROSPECT HILL RD and does age affect safety?

PROSPECT HILL RD was built in 2018, making it 8 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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