FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARK ROAD

Carrying PARK ROAD over CONNETQUOT BROOK

CONNETQUOT RIVER ST PK, Suffolk, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARK ROAD

The PARK ROAD bridge in Suffolk, New York carries PARK ROAD over CONNETQUOT BROOK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. 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 9.8 metric tons.

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

How PARK ROAD compares

▼ 32.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of New York bridges
436
Bridges in Suffolk · 3 in Poor condition
PARK ROAD 9.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
9.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000005261430

How to read this record

PARK ROAD 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 PARK ROAD against other structures in Suffolk 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 PARK ROAD?

PARK ROAD in Suffolk, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARK ROAD inspected?

PARK ROAD'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. PARK ROAD 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 PARK ROAD?

PARK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARK ROAD?

PARK ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PARK ROAD and does age affect safety?

PARK ROAD was built in 1900, making it 126 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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