US Bridges

RTE 104 over Off Ramp to Route 104 R

Fair

Niagara County, New York · JCT Rts 104 + 18F · Structure no. 000000001060070

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,154
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 104 over Off Ramp to Route 104 R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 104 over Off Ramp to Route 104 R in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1965, 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 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 104
CrossesOff Ramp to Route 104 R
LocationJCT Rts 104 + 18F
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates43.17281, -79.02902
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,154 (2018)
Projected traffic12,211 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$11.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 104 over Off Ramp to Route 104 R built?

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

What condition is RTE 104 over Off Ramp to Route 104 R 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 104 over Off Ramp to Route 104 R carry?

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

How long is RTE 104 over Off Ramp to Route 104 R?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 104 over Off Ramp to Route 104 R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.