US Bridges

Southside Parkway over Cazenovia Creek

Good

Erie County, New York · 0.8 MI SW JCT Rts 16 & 62 · Structure no. 000000002260720

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,025
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southside Parkway over Cazenovia Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southside Parkway over Cazenovia Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,194 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthside Parkway
CrossesCazenovia Creek
Location0.8 MI SW JCT Rts 16 & 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.85947, -78.82239
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2018)
Projected traffic3,194 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southside Parkway over Cazenovia Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southside Parkway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Southside Parkway over Cazenovia Creek carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Southside Parkway over Cazenovia Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Southside Parkway over Cazenovia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.