FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Luiz Khal Way

Carrying Luiz Khal Way over Airport Parking Access

Buffalo Niagara Internati, Erie, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Luiz Khal Way

The Luiz Khal Way bridge in Erie, New York carries Luiz Khal Way over Airport Parking Access. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.6 meters (41 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How Luiz Khal Way compares

▼ 1.1
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of New York bridges
1,082
Bridges in Erie · 45 in Poor condition
Luiz Khal Way 40.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.6 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
48.7 m (160 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Structure Number
000000005525350

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Luiz Khal Way 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 Luiz Khal Way 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 Luiz Khal Way?

Luiz Khal Way in Erie, New York, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Luiz Khal Way inspected?

Luiz Khal Way'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. Luiz Khal Way 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 Luiz Khal Way?

Luiz Khal Way has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Luiz Khal Way?

Luiz Khal Way is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is Luiz Khal Way and does age affect safety?

Luiz Khal Way was built in 2002, making it 24 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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