RTE 16
Carrying RTE 16 over NORFOLK SOUTHERN
1.2 MI W JCT SH16 & SH277, Erie, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 16
The RTE 16 bridge in Erie, New York carries RTE 16 over NORFOLK SOUTHERN. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 22.3 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,983 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 62.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 16 compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1994
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 22.3 m (73 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.5 m (64 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,983 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003011900
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 16 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 RTE 16 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 RTE 16?
RTE 16 in Erie, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 16 inspected?
RTE 16'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 7,983 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 16 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 16?
RTE 16 has an NBI inventory load rating of 62.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 16?
RTE 16 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RTE 16 and does age affect safety?
RTE 16 was built in 1994, making it 32 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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