US Bridges

RTE 104 over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT Rts 104 & 61 · Structure no. 000000001036290

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,784 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
6,614
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 104 over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 6,614 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,645 by 2041. The structure is 1,784 ft (543.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 104
CrossesRbt Moses Pwrplnt
Location0.5 MI N JCT Rts 104 & 61
RouteState Highway 104
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14405, -79.03906
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.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34
Design loadOther
Structure length1,784 ft (543.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,614 (2020)
Projected traffic6,645 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$62.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 104 over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt carry?

About 6,614 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt?

The structure is 1,784 ft (543.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt?

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