US Bridges

Packard Road over CSX Transprtation

Fair

Niagara County, New York · Niagara Falls SE · Structure no. 000000002263830

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,139
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Packard Road over CSX Transprtation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Packard Road over CSX Transprtation 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 8,139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,594 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPackard Road
CrossesCSX Transprtation
LocationNiagara Falls SE
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.09952, -79.00143
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,139 (2019)
Projected traffic8,594 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Packard Road over CSX Transprtation built?

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

What condition is Packard Road over CSX Transprtation 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 Packard Road over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 8,139 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Packard Road over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Packard Road over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.