US Bridges

RTE 957A over RTE 93

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1 MI E JCT Rt 93 & 18F · Structure no. 000000001034651

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
933
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 957A over RTE 93 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 957A over RTE 93 in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 933 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 957A
CrossesRTE 93
Location1 MI E JCT Rt 93 & 18F
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25354, -79.03134
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2020)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 957A over RTE 93 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 957A over RTE 93 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 957A over RTE 93 carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 957A over RTE 93?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 957A over RTE 93?

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