FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD ALBANY POST RO

Carrying OLD ALBANY POST RO over CLOVE CREEK

3.0MI SE OF BEACON, Putnam, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD ALBANY POST RO

The OLD ALBANY POST RO bridge in Putnam, New York carries OLD ALBANY POST RO over CLOVE CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 109 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.4 metric tons.

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

How OLD ALBANY POST RO compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of New York bridges
113
Bridges in Putnam · 11 in Poor condition
OLD ALBANY POST RO 29.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.3
Serviceability /30
19.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
109 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003223900

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD ALBANY POST 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 OLD ALBANY POST RO against other structures in Putnam 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 OLD ALBANY POST RO?

OLD ALBANY POST RO in Putnam, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD ALBANY POST RO inspected?

OLD ALBANY POST 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 109 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD ALBANY POST 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 OLD ALBANY POST RO?

OLD ALBANY POST RO has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD ALBANY POST RO?

OLD ALBANY POST RO is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD ALBANY POST RO and does age affect safety?

OLD ALBANY POST RO was built in 1984, making it 42 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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