PENN CENTRAL RR
Carrying PENN CENTRAL RR over BUFLO DEPEW BLVD.
1.2 MI NW JCT RTS 130& 78, Erie, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PENN CENTRAL RR
The PENN CENTRAL RR bridge in Erie, New York carries PENN CENTRAL RR over BUFLO DEPEW BLVD.. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 PENN CENTRAL RR compares
Live comparison across New York.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1924
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000007708480
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 PENN CENTRAL RR 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 PENN CENTRAL RR 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 PENN CENTRAL RR?
PENN CENTRAL RR in Erie, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PENN CENTRAL RR inspected?
PENN CENTRAL RR'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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PENN CENTRAL RR 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 PENN CENTRAL RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PENN CENTRAL RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining PENN CENTRAL RR?
Ownership is not specified for PENN CENTRAL RR in the NBI.
How old is PENN CENTRAL RR and does age affect safety?
PENN CENTRAL RR was built in 1924, making it 102 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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