US Bridges

RTE 957A over Mohawk Street

Fair

Niagara County, New York · .3 MI N JCT SH104 & SH18F · Structure no. 000000001068302

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 957A over Mohawk Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 957A over Mohawk Street in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 957A
CrossesMohawk Street
Location.3 MI N JCT SH104 & SH18F
RouteState Highway 957A
Coordinates43.17675, -79.02839
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2020)
Projected traffic631 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 957A over Mohawk Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 957A over Mohawk Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 957A over Mohawk Street carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 957A over Mohawk Street?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 957A over Mohawk Street?

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