US Bridges

RTE 957A over Park-Entrance Rd.

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 3.1 MI NE Youngstown · Structure no. 000000001068361

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
486
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

RTE 957A over Park-Entrance Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 957A over Park-Entrance Rd. in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 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
CrossesPark-Entrance Rd.
Location3.1 MI NE Youngstown
RouteState Highway 957A
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.27209, -78.99628
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2018)
Projected traffic512 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 957A over Park-Entrance Rd. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 957A over Park-Entrance Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 957A over Park-Entrance Rd. carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 957A over Park-Entrance Rd.?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 957A over Park-Entrance Rd.?

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