THORNWOODS DRIVE
Carrying THORNWOODS DRIVE over BERGHOLTZ CREEK
1 MI N OF WARD RD & RT 62, Niagara, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: THORNWOODS DRIVE
The THORNWOODS DRIVE bridge in Niagara, New York carries THORNWOODS DRIVE over BERGHOLTZ CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 392 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 24.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How THORNWOODS DRIVE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1993
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 17.7 m (58 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.2 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 392 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002268800
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
THORNWOODS 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 THORNWOODS 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 THORNWOODS DRIVE?
THORNWOODS DRIVE in Niagara, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is THORNWOODS DRIVE inspected?
THORNWOODS 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 392 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. THORNWOODS 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 THORNWOODS DRIVE?
THORNWOODS DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining THORNWOODS DRIVE?
THORNWOODS DRIVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is THORNWOODS DRIVE and does age affect safety?
THORNWOODS DRIVE was built in 1993, making it 33 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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