US Bridges

RTE 104 over RTE 957A 957A957A540140

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.3 MI N JCT Rts 104 & 18 · Structure no. 000000001036360

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,154
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over RTE 957A 957A957A540140 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 104 over RTE 957A 957A957A540140 in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 12,154 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,211 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 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 104
CrossesRTE 957A 957A957A540140
Location0.3 MI N JCT Rts 104 & 18
RouteState Highway 104
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.17001, -79.03013
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,154 (2018)
Projected traffic12,211 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Highway 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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over RTE 957A 957A957A540140 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 104 over RTE 957A 957A957A540140 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 104 over RTE 957A 957A957A540140 carry?

About 12,154 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 104 over RTE 957A 957A957A540140?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over RTE 957A 957A957A540140?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.