FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BLIND POND ROAD

Carrying BLIND POND ROAD over BEAVER BROOK

3.3 MI NW OF ELDRED, Sullivan, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BLIND POND ROAD

The BLIND POND ROAD bridge in Sullivan, New York carries BLIND POND ROAD over BEAVER BROOK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

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

How BLIND POND ROAD compares

▼ 12.9
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of New York bridges
367
Bridges in Sullivan · 28 in Poor condition
BLIND POND ROAD 29.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Last Reconstructed
1993
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002229260

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLIND POND ROAD 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 BLIND POND ROAD against other structures in Sullivan 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 BLIND POND ROAD?

BLIND POND ROAD in Sullivan, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BLIND POND ROAD inspected?

BLIND POND 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 4 vehicles per day.

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

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

BLIND POND ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BLIND POND ROAD?

BLIND POND ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BLIND POND ROAD and does age affect safety?

BLIND POND ROAD was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.

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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