US Bridges

RTE 104 over Power Authority Service

Good

Niagara County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 104 & 61 · Structure no. 000000001036270

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,495
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Power Authority Service is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 104 over Power Authority Service in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,495 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,511 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 104
CrossesPower Authority Service
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 104 & 61
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates43.13384, -79.04452
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,495 (2021)
Projected traffic3,511 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Power Authority Service built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 104 over Power Authority Service in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over Power Authority Service carry?

About 3,495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over Power Authority Service?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over Power Authority Service?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.