FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NAGEL DRIVE

Carrying NAGEL DRIVE over SCAJAQUADA CREEK

1.7 MI SW BUFALO INT ARPT, Erie, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NAGEL DRIVE

The NAGEL DRIVE bridge in Erie, New York carries NAGEL DRIVE over SCAJAQUADA CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1963, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,669 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NAGEL DRIVE compares

▲ 3.5
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of New York bridges
1,082
Bridges in Erie · 45 in Poor condition
NAGEL DRIVE 45.4 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.5
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Last Reconstructed
1963
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
21.4 m (70 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,669 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002212940

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NAGEL DRIVE 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 NAGEL DRIVE against other structures in Erie 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 NAGEL DRIVE?

NAGEL DRIVE in Erie, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NAGEL DRIVE inspected?

NAGEL DRIVE'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 3,669 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NAGEL DRIVE 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 NAGEL DRIVE?

NAGEL DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NAGEL DRIVE?

NAGEL DRIVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is NAGEL DRIVE and does age affect safety?

NAGEL DRIVE was built in 1952, making it 74 years old and last reconstructed in 1963.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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