US Bridges

Pletcher Road over 957A 957A 54014058 RTE

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.5 MI N JCT 104 & 18F · Structure no. 000000001068310

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,636
2017 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Pletcher Road over 957A 957A 54014058 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pletcher Road over 957A 957A 54014058 RTE in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1965, 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 2,636 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,783 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPletcher Road
Crosses957A 957A 54014058 RTE
Location2.5 MI N JCT 104 & 18F
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.20842, -79.02886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,636 (2017)
Projected traffic2,783 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pletcher Road over 957A 957A 54014058 RTE built?

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

What condition is Pletcher Road over 957A 957A 54014058 RTE 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pletcher Road over 957A 957A 54014058 RTE carry?

About 2,636 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pletcher Road over 957A 957A 54014058 RTE?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pletcher Road over 957A 957A 54014058 RTE?

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