US Bridges

Tuscarora Road over Csxt/Amtrak

Good

Niagara County, New York · 1.8 MI NE Ofniagara Falls · Structure no. 000000002213550

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,551
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuscarora Road over Csxt/Amtrak is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuscarora Road over Csxt/Amtrak in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 62 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,551 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,971 by 2041. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesTuscarora Road
CrossesCsxt/Amtrak
Location1.8 MI NE Ofniagara Falls
Coordinates43.12605, -78.95092
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,551 (2021)
Projected traffic4,971 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuscarora Road over Csxt/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Tuscarora Road over Csxt/Amtrak in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Tuscarora Road over Csxt/Amtrak carry?

About 3,551 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tuscarora Road over Csxt/Amtrak?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Tuscarora Road over Csxt/Amtrak?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.