FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CLAY HILL ROAD

Carrying CLAY HILL ROAD over CHAMPLAIN CANAL

IN FORT ANN, Washington, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
70 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CLAY HILL ROAD

The CLAY HILL ROAD bridge in Washington, New York carries CLAY HILL ROAD over CHAMPLAIN CANAL. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 62.5 meters (205 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 696 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 70.0 metric tons.

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

How CLAY HILL ROAD compares

▲ 28.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of New York bridges
193
Bridges in Washington · 26 in Poor condition
CLAY HILL ROAD 70.0 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.3
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
70.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
62.5 m (205 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
696 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000004418070

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CLAY HILL 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 CLAY HILL ROAD against other structures in Washington 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 CLAY HILL ROAD?

CLAY HILL ROAD in Washington, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CLAY HILL ROAD inspected?

CLAY HILL 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 696 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CLAY HILL ROAD 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 CLAY HILL ROAD?

CLAY HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 70.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CLAY HILL ROAD?

CLAY HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CLAY HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

CLAY HILL ROAD was built in 2008, making it 18 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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