US Bridges

RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.2 MI W of Crowlesville · Structure no. 000000001046510

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,645
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 78 years old, older 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 2,645 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,272 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 354
CrossesCayuga Creek
Location2.2 MI W of Crowlesville
RouteState Highway 354
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.85766, -78.50483
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,645 (2018)
Projected traffic3,272 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

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 2,645 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 354 over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.