FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH PLANK ROAD

Carrying SOUTH PLANK ROAD over INDIGOT CREEK

.6 MILE NW OF JOHNSON, Orange, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH PLANK ROAD

The SOUTH PLANK ROAD bridge in Orange, New York carries SOUTH PLANK ROAD over INDIGOT CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,131 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure 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 24.9 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH PLANK ROAD compares

▼ 17.0
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of New York bridges
505
Bridges in Orange · 59 in Poor condition
SOUTH PLANK ROAD 24.9 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.3
Serviceability /30
16.9
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,131 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003344750

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH PLANK ROAD 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 SOUTH PLANK ROAD against other structures in Orange 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 SOUTH PLANK ROAD?

SOUTH PLANK ROAD in Orange, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH PLANK ROAD inspected?

SOUTH PLANK 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 1,131 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH PLANK ROAD 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 SOUTH PLANK ROAD?

SOUTH PLANK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH PLANK ROAD?

SOUTH PLANK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH PLANK ROAD and does age affect safety?

SOUTH PLANK ROAD was built in 1959, making it 67 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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