US Bridges

Lockport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 2.5 MI NE of Niagara Flls · Structure no. 000000003329270

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,969
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lockport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 66 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 3,969 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,191 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLockport Road
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location2.5 MI NE of Niagara Flls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.12245, -78.97296
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,969 (2020)
Projected traffic4,191 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Lockport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 Lockport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 3,969 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lockport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lockport Road over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.