FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DENNING ROAD

Carrying DENNING ROAD over E BR NEVERSINK RIVER

6.6 MILES NE OF CLAYVILLE, Ulster, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DENNING ROAD

The DENNING ROAD bridge in Ulster, New York carries DENNING ROAD over E BR NEVERSINK RIVER. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 277 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.9 metric tons.

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

How DENNING ROAD compares

▼ 5.0
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of New York bridges
406
Bridges in Ulster · 72 in Poor condition
DENNING ROAD 36.9 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
277 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003346660

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DENNING 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 DENNING ROAD against other structures in Ulster 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 DENNING ROAD?

DENNING ROAD in Ulster, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DENNING ROAD inspected?

DENNING 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 277 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DENNING ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for DENNING ROAD?

DENNING ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DENNING ROAD?

DENNING ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DENNING ROAD and does age affect safety?

DENNING ROAD was built in 2018, making it 8 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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