FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DELAMATER ROAD

Carrying DELAMATER ROAD over BIG SISTER CREEK

ANGOLA NORTHEAST, Erie, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DELAMATER ROAD

The DELAMATER ROAD bridge in Erie, New York carries DELAMATER ROAD over BIG SISTER CREEK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,233 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 8/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DELAMATER ROAD compares

▼ 3.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of New York bridges
1,082
Bridges in Erie · 45 in Poor condition
DELAMATER ROAD 38.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
20.6
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
31.1 m (102 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,233 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003327770

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, 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 DELAMATER 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 DELAMATER 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 DELAMATER ROAD?

DELAMATER ROAD in Erie, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DELAMATER ROAD inspected?

DELAMATER 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 2,233 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DELAMATER 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 DELAMATER ROAD?

DELAMATER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DELAMATER ROAD?

DELAMATER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DELAMATER ROAD and does age affect safety?

DELAMATER ROAD was built in 1953, making it 73 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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