US Bridges

Aurora Street over Cayuga Creek

Fair

Erie County, New York · Center of Lancaster Vill. · Structure no. 000000003213250

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,366
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aurora Street over Cayuga Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aurora Street over Cayuga Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 43 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 5 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 7,366 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,312 by 2037. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAurora Street
CrossesCayuga Creek
LocationCenter of Lancaster Vill.
Coordinates42.90111, -78.67328
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,366 (2017)
Projected traffic10,312 by 2037
Trucks3%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aurora Street over Cayuga Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Aurora Street over Cayuga 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Aurora Street over Cayuga Creek carry?

About 7,366 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Aurora Street over Cayuga Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Aurora Street over Cayuga Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.