US Bridges

RTE 952V over Bergholtz Creek

Fair

Niagara County, New York · .4 MI S JCT 952V & US 62 · Structure no. 000000003329690

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,263
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 952V over Bergholtz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 952V over Bergholtz Creek in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 7,263 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,669 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 952V
CrossesBergholtz Creek
Location.4 MI S JCT 952V & US 62
RouteState Highway 952V
Coordinates43.09228, -78.9409
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,263 (2020)
Projected traffic7,669 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 952V over Bergholtz Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 952V over Bergholtz Creek 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 RTE 952V over Bergholtz Creek carry?

About 7,263 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 952V over Bergholtz Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 952V over Bergholtz Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.