US Bridges

RTE 16 over Cazenovia Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 5.0 MI SE JCT Rts 16 & 78 · Structure no. 000000001011870

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,992
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 16 over Cazenovia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 16 over Cazenovia Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 16
CrossesCazenovia Creek
Location5.0 MI SE JCT Rts 16 & 78
RouteState Highway 16
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70155, -78.57378
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 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 closed21.7 mi (35 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 16 over Cazenovia Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 16 over Cazenovia Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 16 over Cazenovia Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 16 over Cazenovia Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 16 over Cazenovia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.