AKRON-CRITTENDEN
Carrying AKRON-CRITTENDEN over MURDER CREEK
SE CORNER OF AKRON, Erie, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AKRON-CRITTENDEN
The AKRON-CRITTENDEN bridge in Erie, New York carries AKRON-CRITTENDEN over MURDER CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 50.0 meters (164 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,986 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure 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 34.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AKRON-CRITTENDEN 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
- 1958
- Last Reconstructed
- 2007
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 50.0 m (164 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,986 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003326450
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
AKRON-CRITTENDEN 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 AKRON-CRITTENDEN 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 AKRON-CRITTENDEN?
AKRON-CRITTENDEN in Erie, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AKRON-CRITTENDEN inspected?
AKRON-CRITTENDEN'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 3,986 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AKRON-CRITTENDEN 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 AKRON-CRITTENDEN?
AKRON-CRITTENDEN has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AKRON-CRITTENDEN?
AKRON-CRITTENDEN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is AKRON-CRITTENDEN and does age affect safety?
AKRON-CRITTENDEN was built in 1958, making it 68 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.
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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