FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BENTON HOLLOW RD

Carrying BENTON HOLLOW RD over BENTON HOLLOW BRK

1.9 MILES W OF PARKSVILLE, Sullivan, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BENTON HOLLOW RD

The BENTON HOLLOW RD bridge in Sullivan, New York carries BENTON HOLLOW RD over BENTON HOLLOW BRK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 78 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 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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 11.8 metric tons.

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

How BENTON HOLLOW RD compares

▼ 30.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New York bridges
367
Bridges in Sullivan · 28 in Poor condition
BENTON HOLLOW RD 11.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
22.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
11.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
4.2 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
78 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003356710

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

BENTON HOLLOW 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 BENTON HOLLOW RD 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 BENTON HOLLOW RD?

BENTON HOLLOW RD in Sullivan, New York has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BENTON HOLLOW RD inspected?

BENTON HOLLOW 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 78 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BENTON HOLLOW 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 BENTON HOLLOW RD?

BENTON HOLLOW RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BENTON HOLLOW RD?

BENTON HOLLOW RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BENTON HOLLOW RD and does age affect safety?

BENTON HOLLOW RD was built in 1968, making it 58 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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