FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRIMSTONE ROAD

Carrying BRIMSTONE ROAD over HAVILAND HLLW BRK

3.3 MILES SE OF PATTERSON, Putnam, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
81 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRIMSTONE ROAD

The BRIMSTONE ROAD bridge in Putnam, New York carries BRIMSTONE ROAD over HAVILAND HLLW BRK. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 467 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 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 80.7 metric tons.

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

How BRIMSTONE ROAD compares

▲ 38.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of New York bridges
113
Bridges in Putnam · 11 in Poor condition
BRIMSTONE ROAD 80.7 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
80.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
467 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003345470

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

BRIMSTONE 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 BRIMSTONE ROAD against other structures in Putnam 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 BRIMSTONE ROAD?

BRIMSTONE ROAD in Putnam, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BRIMSTONE ROAD inspected?

BRIMSTONE 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 467 vehicles per day.

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

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

BRIMSTONE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 80.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRIMSTONE ROAD?

BRIMSTONE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BRIMSTONE ROAD and does age affect safety?

BRIMSTONE ROAD was built in 1938, making it 88 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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