MICHIGAN AVENUE
Carrying MICHIGAN AVENUE over BUFFALO RIVER
.3 MI SW JCT SH5 & BUF RV, Erie, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MICHIGAN AVENUE
The MICHIGAN AVENUE bridge in Erie, New York carries MICHIGAN AVENUE over BUFFALO RIVER. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 72.8 meters (239 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,133 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MICHIGAN AVENUE compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1930
- Last Reconstructed
- 1996
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 72.8 m (239 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,133 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002260450
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MICHIGAN AVENUE 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 MICHIGAN AVENUE 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 MICHIGAN AVENUE?
MICHIGAN AVENUE in Erie, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MICHIGAN AVENUE inspected?
MICHIGAN AVENUE'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 2,133 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MICHIGAN AVENUE 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 MICHIGAN AVENUE?
MICHIGAN AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MICHIGAN AVENUE?
MICHIGAN AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MICHIGAN AVENUE and does age affect safety?
MICHIGAN AVENUE was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.
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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