US Bridges

RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck

Fair

Erie County, New York · 9.3 MI SE JCT Rts 16 & 78 · Structure no. 000000001011830

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,992
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 9,992 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,086 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesE Br Cazenovia Ck
Location9.3 MI SE JCT Rts 16 & 78
RouteState Highway 16
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64363, -78.54646
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,992 (2020)
Projected traffic10,086 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck carry?

About 9,992 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.