FRIENDS NAT CP RD
Carrying FRIENDS NAT CP RD over SUGARLOAF BROOK
1.5 MI N OF LOWES CORNERS, Sullivan, New York
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
FRIENDS NAT CP RD in Sullivan, New York sits above 8% of rated New York bridges on inventory load rating (21 t), while its 1970 build year is earlier than 50% of Sullivan's recorded-year cohort (365 bridges).
FRIENDS NAT CP RD in Sullivan, New York is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1970, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor 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:000000003357420
INTERSTATE-ERA · TIMBER · MULTI-SPAN · SUB-LED · ADT-UNK · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- TIMBER Wood or timber
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- ADT-UNK ADT unknown
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-POOR Poor
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: FRIENDS NAT CP RD
The FRIENDS NAT CP RD bridge in Sullivan, New York carries FRIENDS NAT CP RD over SUGARLOAF BROOK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
How FRIENDS NAT CP RD compares
Age against the county: built in 1970, earlier than 182 of Sullivan's 365 bridges with a recorded construction year (50%), against a county median build year of 1970.
Live comparison across New York bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (17,641 of 17,642 rated).
FRIENDS NAT CP RD vs every rated New York bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
21 Top 92% higher than 8% 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.
Sullivan inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 365 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
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 000000003357420
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear on file for this vintage.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
FRIENDS NAT CP RD 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 FRIENDS NAT CP RD 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 FRIENDS NAT CP RD?
FRIENDS NAT CP RD in Sullivan, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FRIENDS NAT CP RD inspected?
FRIENDS NAT CP RD'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. FRIENDS NAT CP RD 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 FRIENDS NAT CP RD?
FRIENDS NAT CP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FRIENDS NAT CP RD?
FRIENDS NAT CP RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FRIENDS NAT CP RD and does age affect safety?
FRIENDS NAT CP RD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
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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