COVE ROAD
Carrying COVE ROAD over METTAWEE RIVER
1 MILE NORTH OF GRANVILLE, Washington, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COVE ROAD
The COVE ROAD bridge in Washington, New York carries COVE ROAD over METTAWEE RIVER. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 278 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 67.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COVE 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
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 2002
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 19.8 m (65 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 278 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003306340
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
COVE 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
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- 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 COVE ROAD?
COVE ROAD in Washington, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COVE ROAD inspected?
COVE 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 278 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COVE 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 COVE ROAD?
COVE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COVE ROAD?
COVE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COVE ROAD and does age affect safety?
COVE ROAD was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.
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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