US Bridges

RTE 425 over East Niagara ST Nys Bar

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.8 MI E JCT 384 + Canal · Structure no. 000000004050702

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
604 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,511
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 425 over East Niagara ST Nys Bar is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 425 over East Niagara ST Nys Bar in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,511 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,656 by 2041. The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 425
CrossesEast Niagara ST Nys Bar
Location0.8 MI E JCT 384 + Canal
RouteState Highway 425
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02236, -78.861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length604 ft (184.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,511 (2020)
Projected traffic15,656 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$18 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 425 over East Niagara ST Nys Bar built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 425 over East Niagara ST Nys Bar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 425 over East Niagara ST Nys Bar carry?

About 13,511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 425 over East Niagara ST Nys Bar?

The structure is 604 ft (184.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 425 over East Niagara ST Nys Bar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.