US Bridges

RTE 18F over Robert Moses Pkwy Rober

Fair

Niagara County, New York · .2 MI N JCT SH 18 & SH18F · Structure no. 000000001014880

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 18F over Robert Moses Pkwy Rober is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 18F over Robert Moses Pkwy Rober 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 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 18F
CrossesRobert Moses Pkwy Rober
Location.2 MI N JCT SH 18 & SH18F
RouteState Highway 18F
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27027, -79.00658
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2021)
Projected traffic482 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 18F over Robert Moses Pkwy Rober built?

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

What condition is RTE 18F over Robert Moses Pkwy Rober 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 18F over Robert Moses Pkwy Rober carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 18F over Robert Moses Pkwy Rober?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 18F over Robert Moses Pkwy Rober?

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