US Bridges

RTE 957A over Blairvlle Road

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.2 MI SE of Youngstown · Structure no. 000000001068322

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,148
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 957A over Blairvlle Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 957A over Blairvlle Road 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 3,148 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,648 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 957A
CrossesBlairvlle Road
Location1.2 MI SE of Youngstown
RouteState Highway 957A
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24123, -79.03139
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,148 (2018)
Projected traffic3,648 by 2041
Trucks1%
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 957A over Blairvlle Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 957A over Blairvlle Road 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 RTE 957A over Blairvlle Road carry?

About 3,148 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 957A over Blairvlle Road?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 957A over Blairvlle Road?

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