Mainland to Green over Niagara River
PoorNiagara County, New York · Niagara Falls SW · Structure no. 000000005522000
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 410 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Mainland to Green over Niagara River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mainland to Green over Niagara River in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mainland to Green over Niagara River built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mainland to Green over Niagara River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Mainland to Green over Niagara River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mainland to Green over Niagara River?
The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Mainland to Green over Niagara River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.