Access Road over Delaware River
Suffolk County, New York · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Access Road over Delaware River in Suffolk County, New York, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1848 and reconstructed in 1987, making it 177 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 270 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 264 of the 369 inventoried bridges in Suffolk County rated fair (71.5%); 7 (1.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Aluminum or iron suspension |
| Length | about 535 ft |
| Location | 0.1 Miles From Pa Route 5 |
| NBI structure number | 4870001P0000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New York department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Suffolk County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 908M over Carlls River Pedestrian | 1933 | 139,208 | Fair |
| Rte 908M over Belmont Pk Entr | 1962 | 139,208 | Good |
| Rte 908M over Straight Path | 1941 | 138,738 | Fair |
| Rte I495 over Wicks Road | 1964 | 117,074 | Good |
| Rte I495 over Crooked Hill Rd | 1964 | 103,263 | Fair |
| Rte 908K over Pine Aire Drive | 1951 | 97,012 | Fair |
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