US Bridges

RTE 61 over Csxt/Atk

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.3 MI N JCT SH61 & SH384 · Structure no. 000000001060190

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
355 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,666
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 61 over Csxt/Atk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 61 over Csxt/Atk in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 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 9,666 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,711 by 2041. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 61
CrossesCsxt/Atk
Location2.3 MI N JCT SH61 & SH384
RouteState Highway 61
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11251, -79.03208
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,666 (2019)
Projected traffic9,711 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$19.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 61 over Csxt/Atk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 61 over Csxt/Atk 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 61 over Csxt/Atk carry?

About 9,666 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 61 over Csxt/Atk?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 61 over Csxt/Atk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.