US Bridges

RTE 955 over Niagara River Via/Amtra

Fair

Niagara County, New York · JCT Rt 182 + Niagara R. · Structure no. 000000005039547

Built
1897
128 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
790 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,240
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 955 over Niagara River Via/Amtra is a steel arch - deck carrying RTE 955 over Niagara River Via/Amtra in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 128 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 6 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2041. The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 955
CrossesNiagara River Via/Amtra
LocationJCT Rt 182 + Niagara R.
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10931, -79.05766
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length790 ft (240.8 m)
Longest span550 ft (167.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2011)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$18.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 955 over Niagara River Via/Amtra built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 955 over Niagara River Via/Amtra 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 955 over Niagara River Via/Amtra carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 955 over Niagara River Via/Amtra?

The structure is 790 ft (240.8 m) long with a longest span of 550 ft (167.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 955 over Niagara River Via/Amtra?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.