FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STONINGTON HILL RO

Carrying STONINGTON HILL RO over VLY CREEK

0.2 MI E JCT RTS 85A &156, Albany, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STONINGTON HILL RO

The STONINGTON HILL RO bridge in Albany, New York carries STONINGTON HILL RO over VLY CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,641 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How STONINGTON HILL RO compares

▼ 1.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of New York bridges
377
Bridges in Albany · 15 in Poor condition
STONINGTON HILL RO 40.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,641 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002269230

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 8/9, 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 STONINGTON HILL RO 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 STONINGTON HILL RO against other structures in Albany 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 STONINGTON HILL RO?

STONINGTON HILL RO in Albany, New York, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STONINGTON HILL RO inspected?

STONINGTON HILL RO'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 1,641 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STONINGTON HILL RO 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 STONINGTON HILL RO?

STONINGTON HILL RO has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STONINGTON HILL RO?

STONINGTON HILL RO is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is STONINGTON HILL RO and does age affect safety?

STONINGTON HILL RO was built in 1999, making it 27 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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