US Bridges

RTE 400 over E Br Cazenovia Ck

Good

Erie County, New York · 3.7 MI S JCT Rts 400 +20A · Structure no. 000000001047542

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,674
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 400 over E Br Cazenovia Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 400 over E Br Cazenovia Ck in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 4,674 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,718 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 400
CrossesE Br Cazenovia Ck
Location3.7 MI S JCT Rts 400 +20A
RouteState Highway 400
Coordinates42.7174, -78.58617
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,674 (2018)
Projected traffic4,718 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 400 over E Br Cazenovia Ck built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 400 over E Br Cazenovia Ck 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 400 over E Br Cazenovia Ck carry?

About 4,674 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 400 over E Br Cazenovia Ck?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 400 over E Br Cazenovia Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.