LOCKPORT STREET
Carrying LOCKPORT STREET over CSX TRANS/AMTRAK
NIAGARA FALLS NW., Niagara, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LOCKPORT STREET
The LOCKPORT STREET bridge in Niagara, New York carries LOCKPORT STREET over CSX TRANS/AMTRAK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 204.8 meters (672 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,152 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LOCKPORT STREET compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Last Reconstructed
- 2009
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 204.8 m (672 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.7 m (68 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,152 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000002263840
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOCKPORT STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LOCKPORT STREET against other structures in Niagara and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LOCKPORT STREET?
LOCKPORT STREET in Niagara, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LOCKPORT STREET inspected?
LOCKPORT STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,152 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCKPORT STREET is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LOCKPORT STREET?
LOCKPORT STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LOCKPORT STREET?
LOCKPORT STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is LOCKPORT STREET and does age affect safety?
LOCKPORT STREET was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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