US Bridges

RTE 384 over East Niagara Street Ton

Poor

Erie County, New York · 1.8 MI N JCT of 384 & I29 · Structure no. 000000004453030

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,633
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 384 over East Niagara Street Ton is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 384 over East Niagara Street Ton in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 95 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 4 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.

It carries about 3,633 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 384
CrossesEast Niagara Street Ton
Location1.8 MI N JCT of 384 & I29
RouteState Highway 384
Coordinates43.02189, -78.87565
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,633 (2019)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 384 over East Niagara Street Ton built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is RTE 384 over East Niagara Street Ton 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 384 over East Niagara Street Ton carry?

About 3,633 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 384 over East Niagara Street Ton?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 384 over East Niagara Street Ton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.