US Bridges

RTE 957A over 957A Off Ramp EB

Good

Niagara County, New York · 957A at JCT Rt 190I & 384 · Structure no. 000000001068070

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,604
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

RTE 957A over 957A Off Ramp EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 957A over 957A Off Ramp EB in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 65 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 8,604 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,970 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 957A
Crosses957A Off Ramp EB
Location957A at JCT Rt 190I & 384
RouteCity Street 957A
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07464, -78.99377
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,604 (2019)
Projected traffic9,970 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 957A over 957A Off Ramp EB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE 957A over 957A Off Ramp EB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 957A over 957A Off Ramp EB carry?

About 8,604 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 957A over 957A Off Ramp EB?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 957A over 957A Off Ramp EB?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.