US Bridges

Robbins Drive over Hyde Park Lake

Fair

Niagara County, New York · Btwn SH62A&SH182 Ov Hy Pk · Structure no. 000000002260870

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
887
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robbins Drive over Hyde Park Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Robbins Drive over Hyde Park Lake in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 88 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 887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRobbins Drive
CrossesHyde Park Lake
LocationBtwn SH62A&SH182 Ov Hy Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09977, -79.02283
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic887 (2020)
Projected traffic1,242 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robbins Drive over Hyde Park Lake built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Robbins Drive over Hyde Park Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Robbins Drive over Hyde Park Lake carry?

About 887 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Robbins Drive over Hyde Park Lake?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Robbins Drive over Hyde Park Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.