RTE 20 over Cazenovia Creek
PoorErie County, New York · 0.7 MI S JCT Rts 20 + 16 · Structure no. 000000001015520
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 831 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,396
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 20 over Cazenovia Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying RTE 20 over Cazenovia Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,396 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,496 by 2041. The structure is 831 ft (253.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 20 over Cazenovia Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 20 over Cazenovia Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 20 over Cazenovia Creek carry?
About 21,396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 20 over Cazenovia Creek?
The structure is 831 ft (253.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 20 over Cazenovia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.