US Bridges

RTE 955 over River Road / Niagara Par

Fair

Niagara County, New York · 0.1 MI W of Int 104 & 384 · Structure no. 000000005068199

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
1,444 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,002
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 955 over River Road / Niagara Par is a steel arch - deck carrying RTE 955 over River Road / Niagara Par in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,030 by 2041. The structure is 1,444 ft (440.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 955
CrossesRiver Road / Niagara Par
Location0.1 MI W of Int 104 & 384
RouteState Highway 955
CountyNiagara County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08995, -79.06734
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,444 ft (440.1 m)
Longest span995 ft (303.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,002 (2011)
Projected traffic6,030 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$73.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 955 over River Road / Niagara Par built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 955 over River Road / Niagara Par 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 955 over River Road / Niagara Par carry?

About 6,002 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 955 over River Road / Niagara Par?

The structure is 1,444 ft (440.1 m) long with a longest span of 995 ft (303.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 955 over River Road / Niagara Par?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.