FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD

Carrying HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD over BAXTER BROOK

1.1 MI. N. OF HARVARD, Delaware, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD

The HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD bridge in Delaware, New York carries HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD over BAXTER BROOK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 81 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 9/9. 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 24.6 metric tons.

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

How HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD compares

▼ 17.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of New York bridges
450
Bridges in Delaware · 31 in Poor condition
HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD 24.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.9
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
6.0 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
81 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003352740

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD 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 HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD against other structures in Delaware 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 HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD?

HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD in Delaware, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD inspected?

HOUCK MOUNTAIN 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 81 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD 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 HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD?

HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD?

HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD and does age affect safety?

HOUCK MOUNTAIN RD was built in 1994, making it 32 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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