US Bridges

RTE 951K over Buffalo Skyway Lower Te

Fair

Erie County, New York · JCT of SH 5 & I190 · Structure no. 00000000100157C

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
932 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
9,081
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 951K over Buffalo Skyway Lower Te is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 951K over Buffalo Skyway Lower Te in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 56 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,081 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,123 by 2041. The structure is 932 ft (284.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 951K
CrossesBuffalo Skyway Lower Te
LocationJCT of SH 5 & I190
RouteInterstate 951K
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.88059, -78.87836
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length932 ft (284.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,081 (2020)
Projected traffic9,123 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$16.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 951K over Buffalo Skyway Lower Te built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 951K over Buffalo Skyway Lower Te in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 951K over Buffalo Skyway Lower Te carry?

About 9,081 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 951K over Buffalo Skyway Lower Te?

The structure is 932 ft (284.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 951K over Buffalo Skyway Lower Te?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.