US Bridges

RTE 20A over Cazenovia Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.7 MI E JCT RT5 20A+ I87 · Structure no. 000000001016090

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20A over Cazenovia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20A over 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,681 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20A
CrossesCazenovia Creek
Location2.7 MI E JCT RT5 20A+ I87
RouteU.S. Route 20A
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76171, -78.64498
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span213 ft (65 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2021)
Projected traffic6,681 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20A over Cazenovia Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 20A over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20A over Cazenovia Creek carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20A over Cazenovia Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (65 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20A over Cazenovia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.