FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NORTH SHORE ROAD

Carrying NORTH SHORE ROAD over BEECHER CREEK

AT EDINBURG, Saratoga, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NORTH SHORE ROAD

The NORTH SHORE ROAD bridge in Saratoga, New York carries NORTH SHORE ROAD over BEECHER CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,150 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. 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 17.1 metric tons.

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

How NORTH SHORE ROAD compares

▼ 24.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of New York bridges
250
Bridges in Saratoga · 12 in Poor condition
NORTH SHORE ROAD 17.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
10.5
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
17.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1937
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003304790

How to read this record

NORTH SHORE 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 NORTH SHORE ROAD against other structures in Saratoga 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 NORTH SHORE ROAD?

NORTH SHORE ROAD in Saratoga, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NORTH SHORE ROAD inspected?

NORTH SHORE 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 2,150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH SHORE 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 NORTH SHORE ROAD?

NORTH SHORE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH SHORE ROAD?

NORTH SHORE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NORTH SHORE ROAD and does age affect safety?

NORTH SHORE ROAD was built in 1937, making it 89 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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