FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHANDELEE ROAD

Carrying SHANDELEE ROAD over CATTAIL BROOK

1.1 MI SW OF LIV MANOR, Sullivan, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHANDELEE ROAD

The SHANDELEE ROAD bridge in Sullivan, New York carries SHANDELEE ROAD over CATTAIL BROOK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 872 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 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 75.2 metric tons.

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

How SHANDELEE ROAD compares

▲ 33.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of New York bridges
367
Bridges in Sullivan · 28 in Poor condition
SHANDELEE ROAD 75.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.5
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
75.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Last Reconstructed
1985
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.8 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
872 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003356100

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHANDELEE 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 SHANDELEE ROAD 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 SHANDELEE ROAD?

SHANDELEE ROAD in Sullivan, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SHANDELEE ROAD inspected?

SHANDELEE 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 872 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for SHANDELEE ROAD?

SHANDELEE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 75.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHANDELEE ROAD?

SHANDELEE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SHANDELEE ROAD and does age affect safety?

SHANDELEE ROAD was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.

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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