SILVERMINE ROAD
Carrying SILVERMINE ROAD over QUEENSBORO BROOK
4 MI SW JCT US 6 & US 9W, Orange, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SILVERMINE ROAD
The SILVERMINE ROAD bridge in Orange, New York carries SILVERMINE ROAD over QUEENSBORO BROOK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 56.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SILVERMINE ROAD 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
- 1940
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Structure Number
- 000000005521440
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
SILVERMINE 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 SILVERMINE ROAD against other structures in Orange 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 SILVERMINE ROAD?
SILVERMINE ROAD in Orange, New York has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SILVERMINE ROAD inspected?
SILVERMINE 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. SILVERMINE 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 SILVERMINE ROAD?
SILVERMINE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SILVERMINE ROAD?
SILVERMINE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is SILVERMINE ROAD and does age affect safety?
SILVERMINE ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 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.
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