BORDEN ROAD
Carrying BORDEN ROAD over CAYUGA CREEK
1.1 MI W JCT SH78 & SH130, Erie, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BORDEN ROAD
The BORDEN ROAD bridge in Erie, New York carries BORDEN ROAD over CAYUGA CREEK. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 39.3 meters (129 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,449 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 13.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BORDEN ROAD 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
- 1931
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 39.3 m (129 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,449 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003327220
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BORDEN ROAD 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 BORDEN ROAD 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 BORDEN ROAD?
BORDEN ROAD in Erie, New York, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BORDEN ROAD inspected?
BORDEN ROAD'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 10,449 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BORDEN ROAD 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 BORDEN ROAD?
BORDEN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BORDEN ROAD?
BORDEN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BORDEN ROAD and does age affect safety?
BORDEN ROAD was built in 1931, making it 95 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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