FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Pine Bush Road

Carrying Pine Bush Road over Tributary To Fulmer Cree

0.1MI S JTN168&PineBush, Herkimer, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Pine Bush Road

The Pine Bush Road bridge in Herkimer, New York carries Pine Bush Road over Tributary To Fulmer Cree. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.

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

How Pine Bush Road compares

▼ 28.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of New York bridges
257
Bridges in Herkimer · 27 in Poor condition
Pine Bush Road 13.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000002272000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

Pine Bush 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 Pine Bush Road against other structures in Herkimer 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 Pine Bush Road?

Pine Bush Road in Herkimer, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Pine Bush Road inspected?

Pine Bush Road's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Pine Bush 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 Pine Bush Road?

Pine Bush Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Pine Bush Road?

Pine Bush Road is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is Pine Bush Road and does age affect safety?

Pine Bush Road was built in 1950, making it 76 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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