SPRUCETON ROAD
Carrying SPRUCETON ROAD over WEST KILL
3.5 MI SW HUNTER, Greene, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SPRUCETON ROAD
The SPRUCETON ROAD bridge in Greene, New York carries SPRUCETON ROAD over WEST KILL. It was built in 1897, making it 129 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 23.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SPRUCETON ROAD 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
- 1897
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.2 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003201250
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • 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 critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
SPRUCETON 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 SPRUCETON ROAD 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 SPRUCETON ROAD?
SPRUCETON ROAD in Greene, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SPRUCETON ROAD inspected?
SPRUCETON 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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SPRUCETON 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 SPRUCETON ROAD?
SPRUCETON ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SPRUCETON ROAD?
SPRUCETON ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SPRUCETON ROAD and does age affect safety?
SPRUCETON ROAD was built in 1897, making it 129 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.
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