FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PLAZA DRIVE

Carrying PLAZA DRIVE over BERGHOLTZ CREEK

0.5 MI SE JCT RTS 62&182, Niagara, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PLAZA DRIVE

The PLAZA DRIVE bridge in Niagara, New York carries PLAZA DRIVE over BERGHOLTZ CREEK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,287 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.1 metric tons.

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

How PLAZA DRIVE compares

▼ 32.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of New York bridges
297
Bridges in Niagara · 18 in Poor condition
PLAZA DRIVE 9.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
9.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,287 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002267010

How to read this record

PLAZA DRIVE 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
  • Compare PLAZA DRIVE against other structures in Niagara 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 PLAZA DRIVE?

PLAZA DRIVE in Niagara, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PLAZA DRIVE inspected?

PLAZA 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 1,287 vehicles per day.

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

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

PLAZA DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PLAZA DRIVE?

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

How old is PLAZA DRIVE and does age affect safety?

PLAZA DRIVE was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

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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