US Bridges

RTE 955 over CSX Trans /Amtrak Sheri

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.6 M N JCT Prtr Av &I190 · Structure no. 000000005516290

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
3,998 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,886
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 955 over CSX Trans /Amtrak Sheri is a steel arch - deck carrying RTE 955 over CSX Trans /Amtrak Sheri in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 98 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 6 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 12,886 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,946 by 2041. The structure is 3,998 ft (1,218.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 955
CrossesCSX Trans /Amtrak Sheri
Location0.6 M N JCT Prtr Av &I190
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90628, -78.90122
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10 (+31 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,998 ft (1,218.6 m)
Longest span424 ft (129.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,886 (2011)
Projected traffic12,946 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$115.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 955 over CSX Trans /Amtrak Sheri built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE 955 over CSX Trans /Amtrak Sheri 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 955 over CSX Trans /Amtrak Sheri carry?

About 12,886 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE 955 over CSX Trans /Amtrak Sheri?

The structure is 3,998 ft (1,218.6 m) long with a longest span of 424 ft (129.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 955 over CSX Trans /Amtrak Sheri?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.