AIRPORT DEPARTURES
Carrying AIRPORT DEPARTURES over Taxi Lane, AIRPORT ARRIV
buffalo Niagara Internati, Erie, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AIRPORT DEPARTURES
The AIRPORT DEPARTURES bridge in Erie, New York carries AIRPORT DEPARTURES over Taxi Lane, AIRPORT ARRIV. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 14 sections, stretching 224.1 meters (735 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AIRPORT DEPARTURES 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
- 1997
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 14
- Structure Length
- 224.1 m (735 ft)
- Deck Width
- 22.1 m (73 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Structure Number
- 000000005524930
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AIRPORT DEPARTURES 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 AIRPORT DEPARTURES 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 AIRPORT DEPARTURES?
AIRPORT DEPARTURES in Erie, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AIRPORT DEPARTURES inspected?
AIRPORT DEPARTURES's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AIRPORT DEPARTURES 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 AIRPORT DEPARTURES?
AIRPORT DEPARTURES has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AIRPORT DEPARTURES?
AIRPORT DEPARTURES is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is AIRPORT DEPARTURES and does age affect safety?
AIRPORT DEPARTURES was built in 1997, making it 29 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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