US Bridges

RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 354 &240 · Structure no. 000000001046480

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,211
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,726 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 354
CrossesCayuga Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rts 354 &240
RouteState Highway 354
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87107, -78.78362
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,211 (2020)
Projected traffic9,726 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 354 over Cayuga 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 9,211 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.