RTE 951R over Allegheny River
PoorClosed to trafficCattaraugus County, New York · 2.9 MI E JCT Rt 219 & I86 · Structure no. 000000006064850
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 350 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1976 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 951R over Allegheny River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 951R over Allegheny River in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 1996. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 951R over Allegheny River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 951R over Allegheny River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 951R over Allegheny River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1976 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 951R over Allegheny River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 951R over Allegheny River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.