US Bridges

RTE 957A over Gill Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT Rt 957A&190I · Structure no. 000000001068129

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,070
2018 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

RTE 957A over Gill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 957A over Gill Creek 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long.

CarriesRTE 957A
CrossesGill Creek
Location1.8 MI W JCT Rt 957A&190I
RouteState Highway 957A
Coordinates43.07847, -79.0259
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 957A over Gill Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 957A over Gill Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 957A over Gill Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 957A over Gill Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns RTE 957A over Gill Creek?

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