FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MC VEIGH ROAD

Carrying MC VEIGH ROAD over MONHAGEN BROOK

2 MILES SE OF MIDDLETOWN, Orange, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MC VEIGH ROAD

The MC VEIGH ROAD bridge in Orange, New York carries MC VEIGH ROAD over MONHAGEN BROOK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,377 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 7/9, substructure 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 45.0 metric tons.

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

How MC VEIGH ROAD compares

▲ 3.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of New York bridges
505
Bridges in Orange · 59 in Poor condition
MC VEIGH ROAD 45.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
13.6
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
45.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,377 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003345340

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

MC VEIGH 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 MC VEIGH 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 MC VEIGH ROAD?

MC VEIGH ROAD in Orange, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MC VEIGH ROAD inspected?

MC VEIGH 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 2,377 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MC VEIGH 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 MC VEIGH ROAD?

MC VEIGH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MC VEIGH ROAD?

MC VEIGH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MC VEIGH ROAD and does age affect safety?

MC VEIGH ROAD was built in 1979, making it 47 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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