US Bridges

RTE 269 over Johnson Ck Br

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 3.0 MI N JCT Rts 269 &104 · Structure no. 000000001044040

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
837
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 269 over Johnson Ck Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 269 over Johnson Ck Br in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 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 837 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 269
CrossesJohnson Ck Br
Location3.0 MI N JCT Rts 269 &104
RouteState Highway 269
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.29743, -78.46606
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic837 (2020)
Projected traffic845 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 269 over Johnson Ck Br built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 269 over Johnson Ck Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 269 over Johnson Ck Br carry?

About 837 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 269 over Johnson Ck Br?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 269 over Johnson Ck Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.