Lake Avenue over Cayuga Creek
FairErie County, New York · Village of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000003213270
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,973
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Avenue over Cayuga Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lake Avenue over Cayuga Creek in Erie County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,973 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,627 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Avenue over Cayuga Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Avenue 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Avenue over Cayuga Creek carry?
About 6,973 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lake Avenue over Cayuga Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Avenue over Cayuga Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.