WEST FINGERBOARD
Carrying WEST FINGERBOARD over SIRT SOUTH SHORE
IN ROSEBANK, Richmond, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST FINGERBOARD
The WEST FINGERBOARD bridge in Richmond, New York carries WEST FINGERBOARD over SIRT SOUTH SHORE. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 32.3 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,389 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST FINGERBOARD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1932
- Last Reconstructed
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 32.3 m (106 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,389 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002249480
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST FINGERBOARD 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 WEST FINGERBOARD against other structures in Richmond 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 WEST FINGERBOARD?
WEST FINGERBOARD in Richmond, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEST FINGERBOARD inspected?
WEST FINGERBOARD'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 4,389 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST FINGERBOARD 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 WEST FINGERBOARD?
WEST FINGERBOARD has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST FINGERBOARD?
WEST FINGERBOARD is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is WEST FINGERBOARD and does age affect safety?
WEST FINGERBOARD was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.
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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