US Bridges

RTE 951A over RTE 265X

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.8 MI E JCT Rt 951A&190I · Structure no. 000000001064969

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,464
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 951A over RTE 265X is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 951A over RTE 265X 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 11,464 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,284 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 951A
CrossesRTE 265X
Location1.8 MI E JCT Rt 951A&190I
RouteState Highway 951A
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07827, -78.95758
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 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 traffic11,464 (2019)
Projected traffic13,284 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$11.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 951A over RTE 265X built?

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

What condition is RTE 951A over RTE 265X 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 951A over RTE 265X carry?

About 11,464 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 951A over RTE 265X?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 951A over RTE 265X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.