US Bridges

Burr Road over W Br Cazenovia CR

Fair

Erie County, New York · .9 MI SW of West Falls · Structure no. 000000003213110

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
449
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burr Road over W Br Cazenovia CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Burr Road over W Br Cazenovia CR in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBurr Road
CrossesW Br Cazenovia CR
Location.9 MI SW of West Falls
CountyErie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69048, -78.69041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2021)
Projected traffic629 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burr Road over W Br Cazenovia CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Burr Road over W Br Cazenovia CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Burr Road over W Br Cazenovia CR carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Burr Road over W Br Cazenovia CR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Burr Road over W Br Cazenovia CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.