US Bridges

RTE 951A over Cayuga Drive Cayuga CR

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.6 MI E JCT Rt 951A&190I · Structure no. 000000001064959

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,907
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 951A over Cayuga Drive Cayuga CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 951A over Cayuga Drive Cayuga CR 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 5 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,750 by 2041. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 951A
CrossesCayuga Drive Cayuga CR
Location1.6 MI E JCT Rt 951A&190I
RouteState Highway 951A
Coordinates43.0787, -78.96104
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,907 (2020)
Projected traffic20,750 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$34.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 951A over Cayuga Drive Cayuga CR built?

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

What condition is RTE 951A over Cayuga Drive Cayuga CR 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 951A over Cayuga Drive Cayuga CR carry?

About 17,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 951A over Cayuga Drive Cayuga CR?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 951A over Cayuga Drive Cayuga CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.