ENCHANTED FOREST
Carrying ENCHANTED FOREST over S BR SLATE BOT CK
0.1 MI SO. FORESTREAM DR., Erie, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ENCHANTED FOREST
The ENCHANTED FOREST bridge in Erie, New York carries ENCHANTED FOREST over S BR SLATE BOT CK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 8 sections, stretching 21.0 meters (69 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 328 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. 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 19.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ENCHANTED FOREST compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 21.0 m (69 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 328 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002268140
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
ENCHANTED FOREST 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 ENCHANTED FOREST 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 ENCHANTED FOREST?
ENCHANTED FOREST in Erie, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ENCHANTED FOREST inspected?
ENCHANTED FOREST'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 328 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ENCHANTED FOREST 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 ENCHANTED FOREST?
ENCHANTED FOREST has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ENCHANTED FOREST?
ENCHANTED FOREST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is ENCHANTED FOREST and does age affect safety?
ENCHANTED FOREST was built in 1988, making it 38 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.
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