FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PATRICK ROAD

Carrying PATRICK ROAD over WEST CREEK

.1 MI SOUTH OF HYNDSVILLE, Schoharie, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PATRICK ROAD

The PATRICK ROAD bridge in Schoharie, New York carries PATRICK ROAD over WEST CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 43 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

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

How PATRICK ROAD compares

▼ 14.7
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of New York bridges
173
Bridges in Schoharie · 14 in Poor condition
PATRICK ROAD 27.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.1
Serviceability /30
10.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1992
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.3 m (70 ft)
Deck Width
4.4 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
43 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002228680

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

PATRICK 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 PATRICK ROAD against other structures in Schoharie 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 PATRICK ROAD?

PATRICK ROAD in Schoharie, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PATRICK ROAD inspected?

PATRICK 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 43 vehicles per day.

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

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

PATRICK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PATRICK ROAD?

PATRICK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PATRICK ROAD and does age affect safety?

PATRICK ROAD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.

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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