US Bridges

RTE 400 over Cazenovia Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 2.2 MI S JCT Rts 400 +20A · Structure no. 000000001047562

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 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 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 4,695 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 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
Coordinates42.73753, -78.6002
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,674 (2018)
Projected traffic4,695 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$5.5 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 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 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 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 400 over Cazenovia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.