FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

County Road 126

Carrying County Road 126 over DEEP KILL

1.5 NE SPEIGLETOWN, Rensselaer, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: County Road 126

The County Road 126 bridge in Rensselaer, New York carries County Road 126 over DEEP KILL. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 645 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 3/9. 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 13.1 metric tons.

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

How County Road 126 compares

▼ 28.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New York bridges
280
Bridges in Rensselaer · 38 in Poor condition
County Road 126 13.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
645 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003303500

How to read this record

County Road 126 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 County Road 126 against other structures in Rensselaer 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 County Road 126?

County Road 126 in Rensselaer, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is County Road 126 inspected?

County Road 126'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 645 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. County Road 126 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 County Road 126?

County Road 126 has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining County Road 126?

County Road 126 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is County Road 126 and does age affect safety?

County Road 126 was built in 1989, making it 37 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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