US Bridges

RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck

Fair

Erie County, New York · 5.7 MI SE JCT Rt 20A+ 400 · Structure no. 000000001011860

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 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 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 16
CrossesE Br Cazenovia Ck
Location5.7 MI SE JCT Rt 20A+ 400
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates42.68799, -78.56837
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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$1.7 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 1992, making it 33 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 May 2023.

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 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over E Br Cazenovia Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.