RTE 957A over Rock Cut
PoorNiagara County, New York · .1 MI N JCT SH 61 & SH104 · Structure no. 000000001068259
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 275 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,162
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
RTE 957A over Rock Cut is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 957A over Rock Cut in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 957A over Rock Cut built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 957A over Rock Cut in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 957A over Rock Cut carry?
About 2,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is RTE 957A over Rock Cut?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 957A over Rock Cut?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.