DOANSBURG RD
Carrying DOANSBURG RD over E BRANCH CROTON R
4.5 MI.NW OF BREWSTER, Putnam, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DOANSBURG RD
The DOANSBURG RD bridge in Putnam, New York carries DOANSBURG RD over E BRANCH CROTON R. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 57.0 meters (187 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,546 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 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, 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 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DOANSBURG RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 57.0 m (187 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,546 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003345500
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
DOANSBURG RD 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 DOANSBURG RD 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 DOANSBURG RD?
DOANSBURG RD in Putnam, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DOANSBURG RD inspected?
DOANSBURG RD'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 6,546 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DOANSBURG RD 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 DOANSBURG RD?
DOANSBURG RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DOANSBURG RD?
DOANSBURG RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is DOANSBURG RD and does age affect safety?
DOANSBURG RD was built in 1978, making it 48 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.
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