US Bridges

RTE 182 over CSXT

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.5 MI W JCT Rts 182+I190 · Structure no. 000000002039560

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,546
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 182 over CSXT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 182 over CSXT in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,546 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 182
CrossesCSXT
Location0.5 MI W JCT Rts 182+I190
RouteCity Street 182
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1072, -79.00186
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,546 (2019)
Projected traffic10,080 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 182 over CSXT built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 182 over CSXT 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 182 over CSXT carry?

About 9,546 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 182 over CSXT?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 182 over CSXT?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.