US Bridges

RTE 951A over RTE 384

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rt 384& 190I · Structure no. 000000001064999

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,669
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 951A over RTE 384 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 951A over RTE 384 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 4,669 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 951A
CrossesRTE 384
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rt 384& 190I
RouteState Highway 951A
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07529, -78.9879
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,669 (2019)
Projected traffic5,410 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$8.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 951A over RTE 384 built?

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

What condition is RTE 951A over RTE 384 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 951A over RTE 384 carry?

About 4,669 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 951A over RTE 384?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 951A over RTE 384?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.