US Bridges

RTE 957A over RTE 957A

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 1.1 MI NE Youngstown · Structure no. 000000001068340

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,266
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 957A over RTE 957A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 957A over RTE 957A in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,266 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,467 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 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
CrossesRTE 957A
Location1.1 MI NE Youngstown
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.26258, -79.03329
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,266 (2020)
Projected traffic1,467 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 957A over RTE 957A built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 957A over RTE 957A 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 March 2023.

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

About 1,266 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 957A over RTE 957A?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 957A over RTE 957A?

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