FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWERS BLVD.

Carrying TOWERS BLVD. over TRIB SLATE BTM CK

0.1 SOUTH OF LOSSON RD, Erie, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWERS BLVD.

The TOWERS BLVD. bridge in Erie, New York carries TOWERS BLVD. over TRIB SLATE BTM CK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,275 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 13.1 metric tons.

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

How TOWERS BLVD. compares

▼ 28.8
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New York bridges
1,082
Bridges in Erie · 45 in Poor condition
TOWERS BLVD. 13.1 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.4
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
13.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,275 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002268000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWERS BLVD. 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 TOWERS BLVD. 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 TOWERS BLVD.?

TOWERS BLVD. in Erie, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOWERS BLVD. inspected?

TOWERS BLVD.'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 5,275 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWERS BLVD. 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 TOWERS BLVD.?

TOWERS BLVD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWERS BLVD.?

TOWERS BLVD. is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TOWERS BLVD. and does age affect safety?

TOWERS BLVD. was built in 1990, making it 36 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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