US Bridges

Lockport Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Good

Niagara County, New York · Niagara Falls Nw. · Structure no. 000000002263840

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
672 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,152
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockport Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Lockport Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 3,152 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,328 by 2041. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLockport Street
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
LocationNiagara Falls Nw.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11232, -79.0368
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,152 (2020)
Projected traffic3,328 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$28.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockport Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lockport Street over CSX Trans/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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lockport Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 3,152 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lockport Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lockport Street over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.