US Bridges

RTE 951A over Rmsp Ramp W W.Bnd

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT 951A & 190I · Structure no. 000000001074561

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,335
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 951A over Rmsp Ramp W W.Bnd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 951A over Rmsp Ramp W W.Bnd in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,335 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 951A
CrossesRmsp Ramp W W.Bnd
Location0.2 MI E JCT 951A & 190I
RouteState Highway 951A
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08053, -78.98709
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,335 (2019)
Projected traffic2,705 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 Highway 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 RTE 951A over Rmsp Ramp W W.Bnd built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 951A over Rmsp Ramp W W.Bnd 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 951A over Rmsp Ramp W W.Bnd carry?

About 2,335 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 951A over Rmsp Ramp W W.Bnd?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 951A over Rmsp Ramp W W.Bnd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.