FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BEAR RIDGE ROAD

Carrying BEAR RIDGE ROAD over UNNAMED STREAM

1.7 MI E OF PENDLETON CTR, Niagara, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
73 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BEAR RIDGE ROAD

The BEAR RIDGE ROAD bridge in Niagara, New York carries BEAR RIDGE ROAD over UNNAMED STREAM. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.4 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,182 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 culvert 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 72.6 metric tons.

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

How BEAR RIDGE ROAD compares

▲ 30.7
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of New York bridges
297
Bridges in Niagara · 18 in Poor condition
BEAR RIDGE ROAD 72.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
72.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.4 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
13.3 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,182 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003328890

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BEAR RIDGE 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 BEAR RIDGE ROAD against other structures in Niagara 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 BEAR RIDGE ROAD?

BEAR RIDGE ROAD in Niagara, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BEAR RIDGE ROAD inspected?

BEAR RIDGE 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 3,182 vehicles per day.

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

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

BEAR RIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 72.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BEAR RIDGE ROAD?

BEAR RIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BEAR RIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?

BEAR RIDGE ROAD was built in 2021, making it 5 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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