FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOWER BULL ROCK RD

Carrying LOWER BULL ROCK RD over TROUT BROOK

4 MILES SW OF TICONDEROGA, Essex, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOWER BULL ROCK RD

The LOWER BULL ROCK RD bridge in Essex, New York carries LOWER BULL ROCK RD over TROUT BROOK. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 42 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 LOWER BULL ROCK RD compares

▼ 1.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of New York bridges
259
Bridges in Essex · 16 in Poor condition
LOWER BULL ROCK RD 40.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
42 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003302490

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 LOWER BULL ROCK RD 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 LOWER BULL ROCK RD against other structures in Essex 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 LOWER BULL ROCK RD?

LOWER BULL ROCK RD in Essex, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOWER BULL ROCK RD inspected?

LOWER BULL ROCK RD'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 42 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOWER BULL ROCK RD 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 LOWER BULL ROCK RD?

LOWER BULL ROCK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOWER BULL ROCK RD?

LOWER BULL ROCK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOWER BULL ROCK RD and does age affect safety?

LOWER BULL ROCK RD was built in 2007, making it 19 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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