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Structurally Deficient Bridges In New York
There are 1,885 bridges that are designated as Structurally Deficient in New York State. A deficient condition rating indicates deterioration at a level that requires corrective maintenance or rehabilitation to restore the bridge to its fully functional, non-deficient condition. It does not mean that the bridge is unsafe. This map shows them along with the sufficiency rating of the bridge. Red and yellow marked bridges are in the most need of repair, while blue and green have more minor issues.
Data Source: National Bridge Inventory. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/nbi.cfm
New York Route 8
From wandering through the south-central Adirondacks through a great tour through Central NY, there is much to see along this 207 mile state-designated touring route.
Fracture critical bridges in Albany County
There are many fracture critical bridges in Albany County and across the state. While it seems like they are decently well maintain -- it's rare for them to collapse unexpectedly or be red flagged and closed, you got to wonder how safe they are?
Also, at the same time, after seeing non-fracture critical bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, which was a boring rigid-frame bridge, you have to wonder if people's concerns about bridge safety are somewhat misplaced, putting all the fear into fracture critical bridges that have failed in the past like the I-35W bridge in Minnesota or the Silver Bridge in West Virginia and ignoring safety concerns on all other bridges?
