ALLENS BRIDGE RD
Carrying ALLENS BRIDGE RD over Erie Canal Trail, ERIE C
3.8MI W JCT BARGE C+RTE98, Orleans, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ALLENS BRIDGE RD
The ALLENS BRIDGE RD bridge in Orleans, New York carries ALLENS BRIDGE RD over Erie Canal Trail, ERIE C. It was built in 1909, making it 117 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 57.6 meters (189 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 89 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ALLENS BRIDGE RD 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
- 1909
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 57.6 m (189 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 89 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000004445160
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
ALLENS BRIDGE RD 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 ALLENS BRIDGE RD against other structures in Orleans 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 ALLENS BRIDGE RD?
ALLENS BRIDGE RD in Orleans, New York has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ALLENS BRIDGE RD inspected?
ALLENS BRIDGE RD'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 89 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALLENS BRIDGE RD 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 ALLENS BRIDGE RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ALLENS BRIDGE RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining ALLENS BRIDGE RD?
ALLENS BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ALLENS BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?
ALLENS BRIDGE RD was built in 1909, making it 117 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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