US Bridges

RTE 951A over 87th Street

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rt 951A&190I · Structure no. 000000001064939

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,907
2020 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 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 17,907 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,750 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 118 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
Coordinates43.07872, -78.96386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,907 (2020)
Projected traffic20,750 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$11 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 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 April 2023.

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

About 17,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 951A over 87th Street?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 951A over 87th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.