US Bridges

RTE 957A over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.5 MI S 957A Access 190I · Structure no. 000000001068262

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,934 ft
39 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

RTE 957A over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 957A over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,252 by 2041. The structure is 1,934 ft (589.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 957A
CrossesRbt Moses Pwrplnt
Location0.5 MI S 957A Access 190I
RouteState Highway 957A
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14141, -79.03942
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans39
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,934 ft (589.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2021)
Projected traffic1,252 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$38.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 957A over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 957A over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 957A over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 957A over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt?

The structure is 1,934 ft (589.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 957A over Rbt Moses Pwrplnt?

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