SKINNERS FALLS NY
Carrying SKINNERS FALLS NY over DELAWARE RIVER
29 MI S OF COCHECTON, Sullivan, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SKINNERS FALLS NY
The SKINNERS FALLS NY bridge in Sullivan, New York carries SKINNERS FALLS NY over DELAWARE RIVER. It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 142.3 meters (467 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 355 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 0.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SKINNERS FALLS NY compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1901
- Last Reconstructed
- 1980
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 142.3 m (467 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.1 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 355 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000005228740
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
SKINNERS FALLS NY 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 SKINNERS FALLS NY 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 SKINNERS FALLS NY?
SKINNERS FALLS NY in Sullivan, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SKINNERS FALLS NY inspected?
SKINNERS FALLS NY'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 355 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SKINNERS FALLS NY 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 SKINNERS FALLS NY?
SKINNERS FALLS NY has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SKINNERS FALLS NY?
SKINNERS FALLS NY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SKINNERS FALLS NY and does age affect safety?
SKINNERS FALLS NY was built in 1901, making it 125 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.
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.
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