FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY ROAD 54

Carrying COUNTY ROAD 54 over SANDBURG CREEK

1.9 MILES SE OF WOODRIDGE, Sullivan, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
78 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 54

The COUNTY ROAD 54 bridge in Sullivan, New York carries COUNTY ROAD 54 over SANDBURG CREEK. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 752 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 78.0 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY ROAD 54 compares

▲ 36.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of New York bridges
367
Bridges in Sullivan · 28 in Poor condition
COUNTY ROAD 54 78.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
78.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
752 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003355550

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

COUNTY ROAD 54 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 COUNTY ROAD 54 against other structures in Sullivan 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 COUNTY ROAD 54?

COUNTY ROAD 54 in Sullivan, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY ROAD 54 inspected?

COUNTY ROAD 54'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 752 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 54 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 COUNTY ROAD 54?

COUNTY ROAD 54 has an NBI inventory load rating of 78.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 54?

COUNTY ROAD 54 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY ROAD 54 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY ROAD 54 was built in 1938, making it 88 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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