FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FRIENDS NAT CP RD

Carrying FRIENDS NAT CP RD over SUGARLOAF BROOK

1.5 MI N OF LOWES CORNERS, Sullivan, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FRIENDS NAT CP RD

The FRIENDS NAT CP RD bridge in Sullivan, New York carries FRIENDS NAT CP RD over SUGARLOAF BROOK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.

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

How FRIENDS NAT CP RD compares

▼ 21.0
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of New York bridges
367
Bridges in Sullivan · 28 in Poor condition
FRIENDS NAT CP RD 20.9 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.3
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
1989
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000003357420

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

FRIENDS NAT CP 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 FRIENDS NAT CP 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 FRIENDS NAT CP RD?

FRIENDS NAT CP RD in Sullivan, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FRIENDS NAT CP RD inspected?

FRIENDS NAT CP RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRIENDS NAT CP 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 FRIENDS NAT CP RD?

FRIENDS NAT CP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FRIENDS NAT CP RD?

FRIENDS NAT CP RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FRIENDS NAT CP RD and does age affect safety?

FRIENDS NAT CP RD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.

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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.