FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MOSSY BROOK RD

Carrying MOSSY BROOK RD over COXING KILL

2.6MI E JCT US209+NY213, Ulster, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MOSSY BROOK RD

The MOSSY BROOK RD bridge in Ulster, New York carries MOSSY BROOK RD over COXING KILL. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 26.8 meters (88 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,038 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 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.

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

How MOSSY BROOK RD compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of New York bridges
406
Bridges in Ulster · 72 in Poor condition
MOSSY BROOK RD 46.3 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
26.8 m (88 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,038 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003347040

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

MOSSY BROOK 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 MOSSY BROOK RD 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 MOSSY BROOK RD?

MOSSY BROOK RD in Ulster, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MOSSY BROOK RD inspected?

MOSSY BROOK 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 1,038 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MOSSY BROOK 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 MOSSY BROOK RD?

MOSSY BROOK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MOSSY BROOK RD?

MOSSY BROOK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MOSSY BROOK RD and does age affect safety?

MOSSY BROOK RD was built in 1966, making it 60 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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