US Bridges

Ramp to & FR.190I over RTE 957A Relief

Fair

Niagara County, New York · At JCT 957A Access & 190I · Structure no. 000000001068279

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to & FR.190I over RTE 957A Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to & FR.190I over RTE 957A Relief in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp to & FR.190I
CrossesRTE 957A Relief
LocationAt JCT 957A Access & 190I
RouteState Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14989, -79.03949
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2019)
Projected traffic341 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$7.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to & FR.190I over RTE 957A Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Ramp to & FR.190I over RTE 957A Relief 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 Ramp to & FR.190I over RTE 957A Relief carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to & FR.190I over RTE 957A Relief?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to & FR.190I over RTE 957A Relief?

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