US Bridges

American Falls Br over Pedestrian Path Goat Is

Fair

Niagara County, New York · Goat Island-Niagara Falls · Structure no. 000000005522060

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,603
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

American Falls Br over Pedestrian Path Goat Is is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying American Falls Br over Pedestrian Path Goat Is in Niagara County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 3,603 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,044 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesAmerican Falls Br
CrossesPedestrian Path Goat Is
LocationGoat Island-Niagara Falls
Coordinates43.08279, -79.06306
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,603 (2019)
Projected traffic5,044 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was American Falls Br over Pedestrian Path Goat Is built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is American Falls Br over Pedestrian Path Goat Is 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does American Falls Br over Pedestrian Path Goat Is carry?

About 3,603 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is American Falls Br over Pedestrian Path Goat Is?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns American Falls Br over Pedestrian Path Goat Is?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.