BUF AIRPORT RUNWY
Carrying BUF AIRPORT RUNWY over AERO DRIVE
3.7 MI NW JCT OF RTS78<33, Erie, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BUF AIRPORT RUNWY
The BUF AIRPORT RUNWY bridge in Erie, New York carries BUF AIRPORT RUNWY over AERO DRIVE. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 2,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BUF AIRPORT RUNWY compares
Live comparison across New York.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000005511740
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUF AIRPORT RUNWY 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 BUF AIRPORT RUNWY 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 BUF AIRPORT RUNWY?
BUF AIRPORT RUNWY in Erie, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BUF AIRPORT RUNWY inspected?
BUF AIRPORT RUNWY'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 2,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUF AIRPORT RUNWY is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BUF AIRPORT RUNWY?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BUF AIRPORT RUNWY.
Who is responsible for maintaining BUF AIRPORT RUNWY?
Ownership is not specified for BUF AIRPORT RUNWY in the NBI.
How old is BUF AIRPORT RUNWY and does age affect safety?
BUF AIRPORT RUNWY was built in 1960, making it 66 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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