US Bridges

RTE 957A over Dock Access Road

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.7 MI W JCT Rt 957A&190I · Structure no. 000000001068089

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,070
2018 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

RTE 957A over Dock Access Road is a concrete frame carrying RTE 957A over Dock Access Road in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 18,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,939 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 957A
CrossesDock Access Road
Location0.7 MI W JCT Rt 957A&190I
RouteState Highway 957A
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07471, -79.00376
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,070 (2018)
Projected traffic20,939 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 957A over Dock Access Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 957A over Dock Access Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 957A over Dock Access Road carry?

About 18,070 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 957A over Dock Access Road?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 957A over Dock Access Road?

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