US Bridges

RTE 265 over Power Reservoir

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.9 MI N JCT Rts 265 + 31 · Structure no. 000000001043890

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
818 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,764
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 265 over Power Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 265 over Power Reservoir in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 62 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 7,764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,198 by 2041. The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 265
CrossesPower Reservoir
Location1.9 MI N JCT Rts 265 + 31
RouteState Highway 265
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14394, -79.0221
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length818 ft (249.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,764 (2020)
Projected traffic8,198 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$24.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 265 over Power Reservoir built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 265 over Power Reservoir 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 265 over Power Reservoir carry?

About 7,764 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 265 over Power Reservoir?

The structure is 818 ft (249.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 265 over Power Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.