WARREN SPAHN WAY
Carrying WARREN SPAHN WAY over CAZENOVIA CREEK
CENTER OF CAZENOVIA PARK, Erie, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WARREN SPAHN WAY
The WARREN SPAHN WAY bridge in Erie, New York carries WARREN SPAHN WAY over CAZENOVIA CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 37.2 meters (122 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,870 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WARREN SPAHN WAY compares
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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
- 1988
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 37.2 m (122 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,870 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002260710
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
WARREN SPAHN WAY 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
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- 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 WARREN SPAHN WAY?
WARREN SPAHN WAY in Erie, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WARREN SPAHN WAY inspected?
WARREN SPAHN WAY'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 6,870 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WARREN SPAHN WAY 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 WARREN SPAHN WAY?
WARREN SPAHN WAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WARREN SPAHN WAY?
WARREN SPAHN WAY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WARREN SPAHN WAY and does age affect safety?
WARREN SPAHN WAY was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
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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