FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HIGH FALLS RD EXT

Carrying HIGH FALLS RD EXT over KAATERSKILL CREEK

2 MI NE HMLT PALENVILLE, Greene, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HIGH FALLS RD EXT

The HIGH FALLS RD EXT bridge in Greene, New York carries HIGH FALLS RD EXT over KAATERSKILL CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 26.2 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 155 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 9/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.2 metric tons.

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

How HIGH FALLS RD EXT compares

▲ 15.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of New York bridges
231
Bridges in Greene · 17 in Poor condition
HIGH FALLS RD EXT 57.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
57.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
26.2 m (86 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
155 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003200670

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HIGH FALLS RD EXT 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 HIGH FALLS RD EXT against other structures in Greene 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 HIGH FALLS RD EXT?

HIGH FALLS RD EXT in Greene, New York has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HIGH FALLS RD EXT inspected?

HIGH FALLS RD EXT'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 155 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HIGH FALLS RD EXT 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 HIGH FALLS RD EXT?

HIGH FALLS RD EXT has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HIGH FALLS RD EXT?

HIGH FALLS RD EXT is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HIGH FALLS RD EXT and does age affect safety?

HIGH FALLS RD EXT was built in 2009, making it 17 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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