US Bridges

RTE 957A over RTE 18F

Fair

Niagara County, New York · JCT Rt 18F & Niagara Pkwy · Structure no. 000000001014871

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 957A over RTE 18F is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 957A over RTE 18F in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 58 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 957A
CrossesRTE 18F
LocationJCT Rt 18F & Niagara Pkwy
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.26486, -79.0459
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic347 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 957A over RTE 18F built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 957A over RTE 18F 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 957A over RTE 18F carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 957A over RTE 18F?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 957A over RTE 18F?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.