DENNING ROAD
Carrying DENNING ROAD over EAST BRANCH NEVERSINK RI
1.8 MILES NE OF CLARYVILL, Ulster, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DENNING ROAD
The DENNING ROAD bridge in Ulster, New York carries DENNING ROAD over EAST BRANCH NEVERSINK RI. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.9 meters (154 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 50.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DENNING ROAD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 46.9 m (154 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 277 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003347470
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • 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 critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
DENNING 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 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 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 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 Poor 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 50.8 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 1965, making it 61 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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