US Bridges

RTE 400 over Cazenovia Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · 2.2 MI S JCT Rts 400 +20A · Structure no. 000000001047561

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,674
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 400 over Cazenovia Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 400 over Cazenovia Creek 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 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 4,674 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,695 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 400
CrossesCazenovia Creek
Location2.2 MI S JCT Rts 400 +20A
RouteState Highway 400
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73745, -78.60056
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 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 traffic4,695 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 400 over Cazenovia Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 400 over Cazenovia 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 400 over Cazenovia Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 400 over Cazenovia Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 400 over Cazenovia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.