US Bridges

RTE 951A over 87th Street

Good

Niagara County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rt 951A&190I · Structure no. 000000001064920

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,939
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 951A over 87th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 951A over 87th Street in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,246 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 951A
Crosses87th Street
Location1.5 MI E JCT Rt 951A&190I
RouteState Highway 951A
Coordinates43.07904, -78.96386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2019)
Projected traffic2,246 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 951A over 87th Street built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 951A over 87th Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 951A over 87th Street carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 951A over 87th Street?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 951A over 87th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.