US Bridges

RTE 16 over Branch Cazenovia Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.0 MI S Ny 400 · Structure no. 000000001011840

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,992
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Branch Cazenovia Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 16 over Branch Cazenovia Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,992 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,086 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesBranch Cazenovia Creek
Location3.0 MI S Ny 400
RouteState Highway 16
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67376, -78.56083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over Branch Cazenovia Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over Branch Cazenovia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over Branch Cazenovia Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 16 over Branch Cazenovia Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Branch Cazenovia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.