FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

THREE ROD ROAD

Carrying THREE ROD ROAD over TRIB LIT BUFF CRK

1.5 MI NE OF WALES CENTER, Erie, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
82 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: THREE ROD ROAD

The THREE ROD ROAD bridge in Erie, New York carries THREE ROD ROAD over TRIB LIT BUFF CRK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 187 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 81.6 metric tons.

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

How THREE ROD ROAD compares

▲ 39.7
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of New York bridges
1,082
Bridges in Erie · 45 in Poor condition
THREE ROD ROAD 81.6 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
81.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
187 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003367700

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether THREE ROD 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 THREE ROD 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 THREE ROD ROAD?

THREE ROD ROAD in Erie, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is THREE ROD ROAD inspected?

THREE ROD 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 187 vehicles per day.

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

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

THREE ROD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 81.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining THREE ROD ROAD?

THREE ROD ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is THREE ROD ROAD and does age affect safety?

THREE ROD ROAD was built in 1987, making it 39 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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