Key Issues

The Condition of the Existing Peace Bridge

The Peace Bridge is 80 years old. Naturally questions are asked as to the condition of the bridge, its structural integrity and its useful life.

The PBA does a thorough inspection of the bridge every year. New York State only requires its bridges to be inspected every two years. In addition, the PBA analyzes the bridge piers every five years as well as conducting detailed examination of the bridge deck.

The 2007 inspection for the Peace Bridge stated as follows:

"The structural condition of the Peace Bridge is generally good. The condition rating of the bridge based on federal guidelines is "Satisfactory"…No yellow or red flags were issued as a result of the 2007 inspection findings…

The overall results of the inspection indicate that the bridge will be capable of safely carrying loads, with periodic maintenance and timely painting, for many years…

The National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Sufficiency Rating for the Peace Bridge…Note that out of a possible 55% for Structural Adequacy and Safety, the Peace Bridge received 55% with no points deducted"

Click here for the Executive Summary of the 2007 inspection report.

The scour investigation in 2005 indicated no evidence of scour that would adversely affect the stability of the river piers.

Click here for the Executive Summary of the 2005 scour report.

A bridge deck condition survey is currently in the process of being conducted. The 2003 report indicated that the structural deck is in an overall acceptable condition.

Click here for the Executive Summary of the 2003 deck condition report.