W SHORE DR
Carrying W SHORE DR over W BRANCH CROTON RIVER
2.5 MI E OF MAHOPAC, Putnam, New York
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
W SHORE DR in Putnam, New York sits above 2% of rated New York bridges on inventory load rating (10 t), while its 1908 build year is earlier than 96% of Putnam's recorded-year cohort (104 bridges).
W SHORE DR in Putnam, New York is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1908, it carries 2 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NY:000000003345560
PRE-1950 · CONCRETE · SINGLE-SPAN · SUPER-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- PRE-1950 Pre-1950
- CONCRETE Concrete
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- LIGHT-LOAD Light load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: W SHORE DR
The W SHORE DR bridge in Putnam, New York carries W SHORE DR over W BRANCH CROTON RIVER. It was built in 1908, making it 118 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,734 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How W SHORE DR compares
Age against the county: built in 1908, earlier than 100 of Putnam's 104 bridges with a recorded construction year (96%), against a county median build year of 1967. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across New York bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (17,641 of 17,642 rated).
W SHORE DR vs every rated New York bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
10 Top 98% higher than 2% of 17,641 bridges
rated New York bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Putnam inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 104 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1908
- Last Reconstructed
- 2006
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 17.1 m (56 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,734 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003345560
Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W SHORE DR 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 W SHORE DR against other structures in Putnam 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 W SHORE DR?
W SHORE DR in Putnam, New York, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W SHORE DR inspected?
W SHORE DR'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 1,734 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W SHORE DR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W SHORE DR?
W SHORE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W SHORE DR?
W SHORE DR is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is W SHORE DR and does age affect safety?
W SHORE DR was built in 1908, making it 118 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.
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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