US Bridges

RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck

Fair

Erie County, New York · 7.0 MI SE JCT Rts 16 & 78 · Structure no. 000000001011850

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRTE 16
CrossesE Br Cazenovia Ck
Location7.0 MI SE JCT Rts 16 & 78
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.67548, -78.56154
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 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 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$2 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 1994, making it 31 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.