US Bridges

Ramp 190I to 957A over Relief

Fair

Niagara County, New York · .4 MI W JCT 957A & I190 · Structure no. 000000001068280

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,374
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 190I to 957A over Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 190I to 957A over Relief 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 1,374 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,592 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesRamp 190I to 957A
CrossesRelief
Location.4 MI W JCT 957A & I190
Coordinates43.15093, -79.03977
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,374 (2018)
Projected traffic1,592 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 190I to 957A over Relief built?

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

What condition is Ramp 190I to 957A over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp 190I to 957A over Relief carry?

About 1,374 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 190I to 957A over Relief?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 190I to 957A over Relief?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.