FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MARSHFIELD ROAD

Carrying MARSHFIELD ROAD over N BR CLEAR CREEK

3 MI S OF NORTH COLLINS, Erie, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
61 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MARSHFIELD ROAD

The MARSHFIELD ROAD bridge in Erie, New York carries MARSHFIELD ROAD over N BR CLEAR CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 65 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show 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 60.8 metric tons.

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

How MARSHFIELD ROAD compares

▲ 18.9
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of New York bridges
1,082
Bridges in Erie · 45 in Poor condition
MARSHFIELD ROAD 60.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
60.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
65 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003328610

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

MARSHFIELD ROAD 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 MARSHFIELD 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 MARSHFIELD ROAD?

MARSHFIELD ROAD in Erie, New York, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MARSHFIELD ROAD inspected?

MARSHFIELD 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 65 vehicles per day.

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

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

MARSHFIELD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MARSHFIELD ROAD?

MARSHFIELD ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MARSHFIELD ROAD and does age affect safety?

MARSHFIELD ROAD was built in 1935, making it 91 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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